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Fed Cuts Continue To Be Trimmed, Powell In Focus Ahead

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  • Fed Funds implied rates have seen a further trimming of cut expectations overnight in a continuation of yesterday’s move.
  • Rates for near-term meetings are in familiar ranges including a cumulative +14bp to a terminal 5.47% effective for January, but the Dec’24 now stands at 4.83% (+3.5bp on the day, +14.5bp since just before retail sales on Tuesday).
  • This Dec’24 rate continues to close the gap on the 2024 median dot of 5-5.25% and equates to 64bp of cuts for 2024 for new recent month lows.
  • Chair Powell clearly headlines the docket with his address to the Economic Club of NY including prepared remarks at 1200ET, although we also hear from multiple FOMC members including Vice Chair Jefferson albeit only in welcoming remarks.

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