Is The Fed Behind The Curve With Rate Cuts?

Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank

05-Sep-24 07:00

Is The Fed Behind The Curve With Rate Cuts?

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The first trading day of September in the US was the worst since August 5, partly spooked by the ISM manufacturing data that missed forecasts. How are markets factoring expectations for September rate cuts by the Federal Reserve? We get analysis from Vishnu Varathan of Mizuho Bank.

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Categories: markets, international, economy

Tags: market watch, federal reserve, rate cuts,

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