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Federal Reserves Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged Again: Bullish?

by Sham
January 31, 2024
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  • The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at 5.25%-5.50% in its first decision of 2024, following the same outcome as the last three meetings.
  • The Fed is balancing bringing down inflation to 2% annually while not leaving rates high forever, considering recent positive inflation data.
  • All eyes are on Fed Chair Jerome Powell for any clues about the timing of future interest rate cuts, with some believing cuts could begin in March.

The Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates unchanged in its first decision of 2024. After their two-day policy meeting, the agency opted to leave interest rates at the current 23-year high of 5.25%-5.50%. This follows the same outcome of the last three meetings for the Central Bank officials. Now, experts are seeking clues on when interest rate cuts could finally happen amid positive inflation data.

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Bullish?

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Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged in the first Fed decision of 2024. The Central Bank officials concluded their two-day meeting without raising or cutting rates, as many experts expected. However, the big question is when those interest rate cuts will come, which has dominated discussions.

Balancing Inflation and Rate Cuts

The Fed is committed to bringing down inflation to 2% annually but has kept rates unchanged for three meetings now. With positive inflation data recently, the Fed is balancing carefully. As LendingTree’s Jacob Channel says, “The Fed doesn’t want to leave rates high forever but also doesn’t want premature cuts that could spike inflation again.”

Focus on Jerome Powell for Rate Cut Clues

Now all eyes turn to Fed Chair Jerome Powell for any clues about upcoming rate cuts. Some believe cuts could begin in March. The focus is on whether Powell gives insights into the timing of future cuts.

Conclusion

For now, interest rates remain unchanged at 5.25%-5.50% to start 2024. But experts are watching Powell for signs of when the Federal Reserve might start cutting interest rates given the recent inflation outlook. The Fed is walking a tightrope between controlling inflation and stimulating the economy.

Tags: Central BankFederal ReserveJacob ChannelJerome PowellLendingTree
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