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BofA: 6-7 Hikes Likely To Be Priced For 2022

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One of the more hawkish Fed views comes from BofA, which writes that the January FOMC reinforced their view that the market is underpricing 2022 hikes.

  • As the Fed tightens beyond market expectations, rates will rise across the curve with a bear flattening bias.
  • BofA thinks the market “will likely price” 6 to 7 2022 hikes “and encourage clients to position as such.”
  • They also expect traders “will continue challenging the Fed towards a 50bps hike in March.” If 50bps gets priced in, they expect the Fed following through with it, “given their current "humble" & "nimble" approach to setting policy.”
  • The release of the principles for QT skew risks for an announcement in May, vs BofA’s current base case of June.

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