Experts See ‘Hawkish’ Cut as Crypto Traders Price In Third Cut This Year
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Major U.S. banks and experts have predicted that the Fed is likely to make a ‘hawkish’ cut at today’s FOMC meeting, with Fed Chair Jerome Powell likely signaling a potential slowdown in monetary easing. This comes as crypto traders fully price a third rate cut this year, with the committee lowering rates by 25 basis points (bps) again. Experts Predict Hawkish Cut Ahead of Today’s FOMC Meeting Banks such as JPMorgan have stated that they expect the Fed to make a ‘hawkish’ cut today, with Powell’s statement hinting at fewer cuts ahead. The bank, however, predicts that the Fed will make one final cut in January before it raises the bar for future cuts. Bank of America expects the Fed to make a 25 basis points (bps) cut at today’s FOMC meeting. Furthermore, they predict that Powell will give a statement about raising the bar for further cuts. Meanwhile, the bank expects the next cuts to come in June and July. Goldman Sachs predicts that the Fed will make another cut today due to the softening labor market, while Powell’s statement is likely to stress a higher bar for future cuts. Citi also sees the Fed making a hawkish cut. The bank projects that Powell won’t rule out further cuts in January or March, but will also likely avoid a dovish tone. Crypto traders are also pricing in a third rate cut this year at today’s FOMC meeting. Polymarket data show a 97% chance that the Fed will lower interest rates by 25 bps today, following similar moves at the September and October meetings. Source: Polymarket A Possible Surprise From Today’s Meeting Economist Alex Krüger stated that a possible surprise at today’s FOMC meeting is the announcement of T-Bill Reserve Management Purchases to increase banking system liquidity. He noted that…
