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Fed Cuts Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points in November, aiming to support the labor market and combat inflation, but faces challenges from rising borrowing costs and potential inflationary pressures from proposed tariffs.
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Federal Reserve (Fed)Goldman SachsCme Group
Donald TrumpJerome Powell
- How might proposed tariffs impact the Fed's future interest rate decisions?
- Economists at Goldman Sachs predict that proposed tariffs on Chinese and Mexican goods could increase inflation to 2.75% - 3% by mid-2026. This would likely disrupt the Fed's planned future interest rate cuts.
- What action did the Federal Reserve take regarding interest rates in November?
- The Federal Reserve (Fed) cut the interest rate by 25 basis points in November, bringing it to 4.75%. This followed a larger half-point cut in September, reflecting a renewed focus on supporting the labor market and combating inflation.
- What was the peak inflation rate in the US in recent years, and what is the current rate?
- The Fed had kept interest rates high for over a year to combat inflation, which reached a 40-year high. Since then, annual inflation has fallen to 2.4% in September from a peak of 9.1% in mid-2022.
- What challenge does the Fed face in relation to borrowing costs despite lowering interest rates?
- While the Fed's rate cut aims to support the economy and employment, it faces the challenge of rising borrowing costs for mortgages and car loans. This could counteract the positive effects of the rate reduction.
- What is the current market sentiment regarding the likelihood of a Fed interest rate cut in January 2024?
- The probability of the Fed cutting interest rates in January 2024 has decreased, according to CME FedWatch, from 41% on Tuesday to 28% on Wednesday. This reflects investor concerns about the inflation outlook and economic growth.