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Fed Rate Path Sees Lift Back Near Pre-Powell Levels

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  • Fed Funds implied rates have seen a significant push higher today despite a lack of data, unwinding about half of Friday’s decline that mostly came after the softer than expected ISM mfg.
  • It leaves a rate path very similar to levels shortly before Chair Powell’s remarks (see table) but tomorrow likely provides a test with data including ISM services and JOLTS, all with Friday’s payrolls report on the horizon.
  • In the interim, there is still more than 50% odds of a cut with the March FOMC (16.5bp cumulative), with two cuts fully priced for June (52bp cumulative) and just shy of five cuts for 2024 as a whole (122bp).

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