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Wall Street Awaits Fed’s Decision on Interest Rate Cut

11.08.2024 8:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov
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Wall Street Awaits Fed’s Decision on Interest Rate Cut

Many analysts on Wall Street are predicting that the Federal Reserve might implement its first interest rate cut in September, based on the CME FedWatch tool.

Some believe there is sufficient data to indicate the economy is slowing down enough to justify a rate cut, while others remain unconvinced.

Brad Case, Chief Economist at Middleburg Communities, shares his perspective on the potential timing of the Fed’s rate cuts and the impact on markets. Case suggests that there is currently no pressing need to cut rates.

He believes that only when data clearly indicates a weakening economy should a rate cut be considered.

Case explains that indicators for a rate cut would include consistent signs of economic weakness. For instance, while the last employment report was weaker than expected, similar past reports have been followed by stronger ones.

Therefore, Case argues that before interpreting such data as a sign of overall economic weakness, there must be sustained negative trends across multiple indicators.

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