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Modest Further Trimming Of Fed Cuts

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  • Fed Funds futures have further trimmed rate cut expectations overnight amidst a lack of new headlines that can support those looking for US recessionary signs.
  • They have also mostly faded dovish BoJ commentary overnight re Dep Gov Uchida not wanting to hike amidst volatile markets.
  • Cumulative cuts from 5.33% effective: 44bp Sep, 75bp Nov, 106bp Dec and 126bp Jan.
  • As such the path very roughly considers a first 50bp cut before three 25bp cuts as we await a next trigger.
  • Today sees broader sentiment likely in the driving seat, with a light data docket and no Fedspeak scheduled (Boston Fed’s Collins ’25 voter is listed but not expected to give remarks).
  • It leaves tomorrow’s weekly jobless claims as the remaining macro focal point of the week with attention on PPI/CPI on Tue/Wed next week.

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