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Difficult decision: Fed faces rate rise dilemma
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SUMMARY OF FED FOMC STATEMENT:

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YawningKitty_x_x joined discussion · Sep 19, 2024 17:50
1. The Fed cut rates by 50 basis points to 5.00%. This is the first rate cut since March 2020.
2. The Fed's dot-plot projected another 50bps of rate cuts in 2024, which would take interest rates to 4.50%.
3. Fed officials said risks to employment, inflation goals are now in balance.
4. The Fed’s statement said that the FOMC is strongly committed to supporting max employment, 2% inflation.
Key Takeaway:
Contrary to market expectations, the Fed delivered a 50bps cut.
Overall, the Fed’s statement struck a more dovish tone than was expected heading into the FOMC meeting.
SUMMARY OF FED FOMC STATEMENT:
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