Expectations Shift Dramatically on Fed Rate Hike
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Market expectations for a second interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve at the upcoming Oct. 27-28 meeting are plunging rapidly. While the futures market priced in a 71% probability of an increase on Sept. 28, that figure has now dropped to just 20%. This shift follows a surprisingly weak September employment report released on Oct. 2, showing only 29,000 new jobs created compared to the expected 84,000, alongside an unemployment rate tick from 4.1% to 4.2%. Additionally, consumer inflation measured by the personal consumption expenditures price index slowed to 3% year-over-year, and wage growth cooled. Fed officials, including New York Fed President John Williams, have signaled a more dovish stance, indicating no urgency. A gradual tightening path by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's leadership is widely anticipated, which historical data from Charles Schwab suggests will be significantly more favorable for the stock market compared to aggressive rate hikes.
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The probability of an additional Fed rate hike in October plummeted from 71% to 20%. As September nonfarm payrolls fell short of expectations at 29,000 and PCE inflation slowed to 3%, the Fed's accommodative stance has strengthened. This is expected to ease tightening pressure on the stock market and have a positive impact.
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- Growth Stocks — As the rate hike probability plummeted to 20% and the Fed's accommodative stance was confirmed, the burden of the discount rate decreased, highlighting valuation attractiveness.
- Real Estate — Pressure on financing costs is easing due to the Fed's gradual rate hike path and weakened expectations for further hikes, improving investment sentiment.
- Bonds — Bond prices are expected to rise due to falling Treasury yields, reflecting expectations of a halt in rate hikes and an accommodative monetary policy.
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- Banks — As the rate hike stance eases and market interest rates stabilize, net interest income growth may slow down due to a narrowed net interest margin.
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Weak September employment data and easing inflationary pressure are reducing fears of aggressive Fed tightening, acting as a positive catalyst for asset markets. Historically, adjusting the pace of rate hikes helps reduce downward pressure on the stock market.
The bullish scenario is that accommodative monetary policy benefits growth stocks and the real estate market, while the bearish scenario is that a sharp drop in employment data leads to recession fears. Key indicators to watch are upcoming employment and inflation data.
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