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At Any Rate: US Rates - Should we talk about the weather?

600 Views02 Feb 2026 13:16
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SUMMARY
  • Fed kept rates unchanged as expected, with only two dissents
  • Chair Powell's press conference was more hawkish, indicating firm economy and potentially restrictive policy stance
  • Expectation for higher yields, especially in the intermediate sector, but front end likely to remain anchored due to uncertainty in labor market and Fed succession planning.

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