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It's unlikely we'll get many more candid revelations of 2024 dots like Bostic's (see note earlier), but today we could get a sense of who's pencilling in 2 or more hikes in 2023.

  • Today (1000ET) we get commentary at a panel event from Gov Bowman and Cleveland's Mester, who have been on the more hawkish end of FOMC rate opinions, and Barkin who probably sees at least one more hike (though is usually reluctant to reveal specific preferences).
  • On the other end of the scale: Chicago's Goolsbee might be the other dovish "dot" alongside Bostic's seeing rates unchanged this year (he said Wednesday that June's decision to hold was a "close call").
  • Other prime candidates for "no more hikes" include Philadelphia's Harker, SF's Daly, or Boston's Collins - while there are some dovish candidates on the Board (Williams, Jefferson), we'd assume that the 9 dots in the 2-hike camp for 2023 include most of the leadership (including Powell, Cook, Barr).
  • Powell's congressional testimony will also be eyed, but the 2nd days of these events rarely produce market-moving commentary.

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