Remaining Tactically Cautious

Sep 21, 2023 • 7 Min Read

Rates Surge on Higher for Longer

As expected, Fed Chair Powell took to the podium yesterday and kept interest rates unchanged. Concurrently, he unveiled the Fed’s new dot plot, which forecasts one more rate hike for this year but two fewer cuts for the next year. This was perceived as more hawkish than anticipated by both traditional and crypto markets.

The dot plot and Powell's rhetoric collectively signal a 'higher for longer' monetary stance. However, a closer look at the Fed's economic projections reveals that the Federal Reserve Board anticipates a relatively soft landing. Th...

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