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UBS: September 50/75bp Hike Debate In Focus At July Meeting

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UBS' Fed July meeting preview sees the FOMC hiking by 75bp, with the decline in UMichigan inflation expectations more than offset by strong June CPI. There's "some risk" of a 100bp hike, though another hawkish scenario is the FOMC adds a third 75bp hike in September.

  • In the press conference, Powell to reiterate that 75bp is a very large increase, and will not rule out a third one in September because "inflation is too hot" to signal a shift back to a 25bp vs 50bp debate.
  • Though Powell may state developments could unfold that puts a 25bp hike on the table for September, the debate at the moment is now between 50 and 75.
  • Statement will likely acknowledge that econ activity moderated in H1 but will still emphasize that the labor market is strong and inflation elevated.
  • Future action: 50bp hike in September, but pause after December and a turn toward rate cuts in 2023.

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