๐ฆ Goldman Sachs Signals Fed Rate Cuts Ahead: What It Means for Markets
๐ Breaking News:
Goldman Sachs has adjusted its forecast, now predicting two Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2024โlikely starting in Septemberโamid cooling inflation and softening economic data.
๐ Key Takeaways:
โ๏ธ September Cut Likely โ Goldman sees 80% chance of first reduction
โ๏ธ December Follow-Up โ Second cut possible if labor market weakens
โ๏ธ Market Impact โ Stocks rally, dollar dips, crypto eyes liquidity boost
โ๏ธ Inflation Progress โ PCE data shows slowing price pressures
๐ Why the Fed Might Cut Soon
1๏ธโฃ Cooling Inflation
Core PCE (Fed's preferred gauge) fell to 2.6% YoY โ nearing 2% target
Shelter/auto insurance costs finally easing
2๏ธโฃ Economic Slowdown
Q2 GDP tracking just 1.8% (Atlanta Fed)
Rising jobless claims (238K last week)
3๏ธโฃ Political Pressure
Election year dynamics could prompt preemptive moves
๐ Market Reactions
Asset Impact
Stocks Rally (especially rate-sensitive tech)
Dollar (DXY) Down 0.8% this week
Gold Breaking $2,400/oz
Crypto BTC eyes $70K as liquidity expectations grow
โ ๏ธ Counterarguments
โ Hot Jobs Data โ June payrolls still strong (206K added)
โ Sticky Services Inflation โ Fed may wait for more data
โ Oil Price Risk โ Middle East tensions could reignite CPI
๐ฎ Whatโs Next?
๐๏ธ July 31 Meeting โ Likely too soon for cuts, but watch for hints
๐ September 18 โ Goldman's projected first cut date
๐ต Crypto Watch โ Historic rate cuts preceded major BTC rallies
๐ฌ Your Take?
๐ Buy risk assets now?
๐ Or wait for confirmation?
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โ๏ธ Timely analysis ahead of key Fed meetings
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