The Fed's July meeting
2023-07-21
Summary:
The Fed will raise its benchmark overnight interest rate by 25 basis points to the 5.25%-5.50% range on July 26, according to all 106 economists polled by Reuters, with a majority still saying that will be the last increase of the current tightening cycle.
The Fed's July meeting
2023.7.27(Thursday)02:00
Previous (June): 5.00-5.25% Forecast: 5.25-5.50%
What to watch for：
Is July ‘peak Fed’?
The Fed will raise its benchmark overnight interest rate by 25 basis points to the 5.25%-5.50% range on July 26, according to all 106 economists polled by Reuters, with a majority still saying that will be the last increase of the current tightening cycle.
Former Chair Ben Bernanke agreed. He said the Fed will want to see a better balance between demand and supply in the labour market before declaring victory in its fight against inflation.
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