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Wells Fargo Comments on FOMC Action
September 18, 2024 3:54 PM EDTWells Fargo Comments on FOMC Action
The analyst comments "Coming into today's meeting, we expected a 25 bps rate cut today followed by a pair of 50 bps rate reductions at each of the November and December meetings for a cumulative 125 bps decline in the federal funds rate by year-end. With... More
Morgan Stanley Comments on FOMC Action
September 18, 2024 3:50 PM EDTMorgan Stanley Comments on FOMC Action
The analyst comments "The press conference solidified our views that a string of 25bp cuts from here is the best forecast. The Fed still sees the economy as healthy and labor market as solid, but risks to inflation have come down while risks to the labor market have risen. To show their commitment to not falling behind the curve and confidence in inflation's progress, Powell asserted a large first move was warranted. Powell has stressed and proven with this rate cut that the FOMC is willing to move gradually or make bigger moves... More
ING Comments on FOMC Action
September 18, 2024 3:49 PM EDTSPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY)
The analyst comments "There was a sense in economist circles that the majority of Fed officials would be reluctant to take such bold action in an environment where the economy is growing at a 2.5-3% rate, equities are at an all-time high, inflation is above target and unemployment is low at just 4.2%. With no... More
TD Cowen Comments on FOMC Action
September 18, 2024 3:47 PM EDTTD Cowen Comments on FOMC Action
The analyst comments "Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held a press conference today at 2:30 PM ET following the FOMC meeting. We highlight his financial policy comments: Asked about Basel 3 Endgame, Powell said he supports the changes to the capital regime that Fed Vice Chair Michael Barr previewed last week. He emphasized that this is not the final word as the regulators will assess the comments before finalizing the rule in the first half of next year. He also said this is an interagency effort. Powell said there... More
