Fed Raises Rates to 5%-5.25% and Hints at Potential End to Hikes

May 3, 2023

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The Federal Reserve announced its 10th interest rate increase in just over a year, taking the fed funds rate to a target range of 5%-5.25%, the highest since August 2007. The decision was unanimous and could signal the end of the current tightening cycle.

Market Reaction to Rate Hike

Stocks rose slightly, and Treasury yields were mostly lower following the Fed. Investors are now focused on whether the Fed will pause here, especially amid concerns over economic growth and a lingering bank crisis affecting Wall Street.

Fed’s Statement Indicates Possible Pause

The post-meeting statement removed a sentence from the previous statement that said, “the Committee anticipates that some additional policy firming may be appropriate” for the Fed to achieve its 2% inflation goal. This omission may indicate a possible pause in rate hikes.

Impact of Interest Rate Hikes

The interest rate hikes come despite concerns from Democratic lawmakers, who argued that further increases could lead to a recession and job losses. However, the labor market has remained strong since the increases started in March 2022, and inflation remains above the 2% target.

Dealing with Banking Industry Tumult

Alongside inflation, the Fed has had to deal with turmoil in the banking industry, which has seen three mid-size banks shuttered. Tighter credit conditions and heightened regulations are expected to weigh further on economic growth, which was just 1.1% annualized in the first quarter.

Future Rate Cuts Possible

Markets are anticipating that slower growth and the possibility of recession will force the Fed to cut rates later this year. Despite the contraction in manufacturing, the services sector has been pointing to expansion, and the labor market has remained resilient.

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