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And more on weakness at the low end of the economy
Strong US economic growth will not halt central bank’s plan to reduce borrowing costs this year
The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged as the price of services remain high
This strategy appears to be the path of least resistance for governments to reduce debt and keep bond vigilantes at bay
Unlike stocks, corporate bonds are never simply cheap or expensive
Demand, on the other hand, is not helping US housing markets
And more on the low-end consumer
FT-Chicago Booth poll suggests bank will make two or fewer cuts this year, with the first between July and September
Traders bet on three quarter-point cuts in 2024, down from expectation for six or seven at start of year
As the moment for easing nears, central bankers must stay clear-eyed on the data
And more on JPMorgan and scale in banking
Unexpected increase set to be scrutinised by central bank as it weighs interest rate cuts
The current thinking is that they can, but there will be limits to asset sales
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
New data gives policymakers confidence they can cut rates by the summer
Comments from US central bank chair raise hopes for fall in borrowing costs within months
US central bank chair adds that inflation goal not ‘assured’ and cautions about rate cut timing
Bright GDP outlook leaves central bank facing less pressure to ease borrowing costs
Up up and away!
And a reply to Dara Khosrowshahi
Moves by central banks to reduce their balance sheets have not had the impact feared by some
The former central banker talks policy, rates, productivity, China and AI
PCE figures for January are in line with economists’ expectations
US borrowers raised $7bn this month by selling convertible debt
Plus money velocity
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