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Should the Fed Cut Rates Now? Here’s Why Investors Should Care

by Team Lumida
July 18, 2024
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  1. Inflation dropped from 4.3% to 2.6%; unemployment rose to 4.1%.
  2. Fed officials remain cautious, with mixed signals on rate cuts.
  3. Economic indicators suggest potential risks in delaying rate cuts.

What Happened?

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates above 5% a year ago to combat inflation and cool the labor market. This strategy has led to significant changes: inflation dropped from 4.3% to an estimated 2.6%, marking the steepest decline since 1984. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate increased from 3.6% to 4.1%, a rise rarely seen outside of recessions.

Despite these outcomes, Fed Chair Jerome Powell has not committed to cutting interest rates, while New York Fed President John Williams and Fed Governor Chris Waller remain cautious, indicating they need more data before making a decision. Markets anticipate a rate cut in September.

Why It Matters?

The Federal Reserve’s cautious stance is understandable given past missteps, such as the infamous 2021 prediction that inflation would be transitory. However, current data suggests that the high interest rates implemented last year may now be too restrictive. Core inflation has significantly decreased, and the labor market shows signs of cooling, with unemployment rising and wage growth slowing.

Delaying rate cuts could pose risks to economic growth, which has already decelerated to around 2%. Credit card and auto loan delinquencies have risen above pre-pandemic levels, signaling accumulating financial stress. Cutting rates now could preempt further economic slowdown and stabilize the labor market.

What’s Next?

If the Fed remains data-dependent, it should seriously consider a rate cut at its upcoming meeting in two weeks. Waiting until September could exacerbate economic risks, especially if unemployment continues to rise. Economists have devised several monetary policy guidelines suggesting that rates should be lower. Goldman Sachs chief economist Jan Hatzius argues that politics may influence the Fed’s timing, recommending a decision as far from the November election as possible.

Investors should watch for the Fed’s signals closely. An actual rate cut or a strong indication of one could impact market stability and investor confidence, potentially altering the economic outlook and investment strategies.

Source: Wall Street Journal
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