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Factbox-Major brokerages retain rate cut expectations

Factbox-Major brokerages retain rate cut expectations after Fed keeps rates steady
Most Wall Street brokerages reaffirmed their rate cut forecasts after the U.S. Federal Reserve kept its policy rate unchanged last month. The U.S. central bank held interest rates steady as expected and maintained its projection for two cuts this year,
Possible Trump pick for Fed has a plan to cut interest rates, with a catch
Kevin Warsh, the former Fed governor considered the most likely replacement for Jerome Powell to lead the Fed, on Monday night articulated his vision for policy. “Interest rates should be lower. The balance sheet should be smaller,
Fed May Cut Rates Sooner Than Expected, Beschloss Says
Afsaneh Beschloss, Rock Creek Group CEO and founder, says with the new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, choppiness in markets will continue and she thinks the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates in September.
Fed Chair Powell says he would've cut rates already if not for Trump's tariffs
Trump has badgered Powell for not cutting rates. The Fed Chair says it's the president's own fault.
Why the case for a Fed interest-rate cut in July may be getting stronger
Weaker labor-market data this week could bolster the case for the Federal Reserve to resume interest-rate cuts soon. “My view is that I do think the Fed should cut in July,” said Matt Brill, head of North America investment-grade credit at Invesco Fixed Income, pointing to cracks in the jobs market.
Solid Jobs Report Keeps Fed Rate Cuts at Bay
The latest labor market data reinforces the central bank’s wait-and-see approach to lowering borrowing costs, despite pressure from President Trump.
U.S. Treasury Yields to Stay Elevated in Absence of Fed Rate Cut
Treasury yield edged lower. The Fed’s reluctance to cut interest rates could cause Treasury yields to remain elevated, BNP Paribas Asset Management said.

Return to zero rates a 'significant' risk

In the Fed's hunt for a reason to cut rates, surveys and tariffs make answers elusive
Recent national and global surveys of business executives have highlighted the U.S. Federal Reserve's dilemma in determining ...
Chances of Fed Interest Rate Cut Plunge After Strong Jobs Report
The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, beating analyst expectations, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Trump keeps getting in the way of the rate cut he desperately wants from Jerome Powell
Deutsche Bank argues the Fed's path to cutting is only getting more "difficult" because of Trump's changing tariff policies.
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Bitcoin Price If Fed Cuts Rate In July As Inflation Dips Below 2%
Bitcoin (BTC) has not made any meaningful gains in the last six days as it has remained stuck between $107,000 and $110,000.
Fed Chair Powell confirms tariff concerns prevented interest rate cuts so far this year
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said tariff concerns delayed interest rate cuts, stating the central bank would have likely reduced ...