Fed May Deliver One Rate Cut in 2025, Nomura Says -- Market Talk

Dow Jones2024-12-19

0323 GMT - After the Federal Reserve's overnight decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, Nomura continues to expect the central bank to deliver one more rate cut in 2025, followed by a prolonged pause into 2026. Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference was muddled, as he did not appear to take a consistent stance on inflation risks or the likely path for policy rates, analysts write in a note. "We found Powell's press conference uninspiring, and it did not appear to offer a clear stance on inflation or policy rates," they add. The dot plot and economic projections also revealed a meaningful hawkish shift, suggesting that the Fed is acknowledging last-mile inflation risks and potential additional pressure from the policies of an incoming Trump administration, they note. (amanda.lee@wsj.com)

 

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December 18, 2024 22:23 ET (03:23 GMT)

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