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Rising Uncertainty Increases The Probability Of An Early Hike

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  • At the end of the first quarter, most of the market participants were expecting the Fed to let inflation run hot for a few months and start a tightening cycle in 2023.
  • However, the recent rise in uncertainty over inflation forecasts have increased the disagreements between economists over the trajectory of ST rates.
  • We have seen that a rising number of leading indicator (ISM mfg. PMI, Job Openings, NFIB Higher Prices..) have been pricing in a persistent rise in inflation in the medium term.
  • Some economists have even 'refused' to publish their 2023 inflation forecasts as they estimate that the uncertainty for the 2022 forecasts is already elevated.
  • Hence, market's expectations have been gradually shifting towards a 2022 rate hike. Nearly 40% of the investors expect the Fed to raise rate in H2 2022 according to the latest BofA Global Fund Manager Survey.

Source: BoAML

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