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What\u2019s going on here?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that interest<\/a> rate cuts might start in September, causing US bond<\/a> yields to drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does this mean?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Powell mentioned that further cooling in the job market is undesirable and shown confidence in reaching the Fed\u2019s 2% inflation<\/a> target. Following his comments, the CME FedWatch Tool indicated a certain 25 basis points (bps) cut in September, with a 40% chance of a 50 bps cut. These future rate cuts will depend on incoming data, the economic outlook, and risk balance. The upcoming US non-farm payrolls and unemployment data will be key in determining the Fed\u2019s next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why should I care?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For markets:<\/em><\/strong> The ripple effect of rate cuts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indian government bond yields fell slightly, mirroring movements in US bond yields. The benchmark 10-year yield ended at 6.8509%, down from the previous 6.8591%. The fixed income head at Trust Mutual Fund highlighted expectations of US rate cuts totaling 100 bps within this year and an additional 125-150 bps in 2025, which could lead to favorable conditions for rate markets globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bigger picture:<\/em><\/strong> Global inflation dynamics in play.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Reserve Bank of India has kept rates steady due to rising food prices preventing headline inflation from hitting the central bank\u2019s 4% target, inflation in India is projected to moderate due to a good monsoon. This could lead to rate cuts during the January-March quarter. Powell\u2019s shift and the Fed\u2019s rate cuts will likely influence global monetary policies, shaping the economic strategies of other nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

—<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Originally Posted August 26, 2024 – Fed Signals Rate Cuts, Pushing Bond Yields Lower<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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