This last quarter saw increased volatility across equity and fixed income markets, and the Federal Reserve lowered its median projection for the federal funds rate to one interest-rate cut from three. Check out the Q2 market review from Making Sense here: https://bit.ly/3WbJWyI
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High-quality assets in fixed income markets face challenges due to the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates, emphasizing the need to seek income opportunities. Read more in the #WeeklyMarketCommentary: https://hubs.li/Q02x7Qrr0
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There are now 93.3% odds that the Fed’s target range for the federal funds rate, its key rate, will be lowered by a quarter percentage point to 5% to 5.25% in September from the current 5.25% to 5.50%.
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With the Federal Reserve maintaining a higher-for-longer interest rate stance, attractive tax-exempt municipal bond yields continue to offer investors compelling opportunities to boost their income and diversify their portfolios. https://on.pru/44X49L5
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The graph suggests that federal funds futures may not be an accurate predictor of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions. While Federal Funds Futures can be a useful tool for understanding market expectations, this chart suggests they may not be the most reliable indicator of future policy decisions. This suggests that financial markets may tend to overestimate the future path of interest rates. There are a few reasons why this might happen: Market Uncertainty: Investors may be uncertain about the Federal Reserve's policy intentions, leading them to price in a wider range of possible outcomes in the futures market. Risk Premium: Investors may demand a risk premium to hold federal funds futures contracts, which would drive the price up. Changes in Economic Conditions: Economic data releases or unexpected events can cause the Federal Reserve to adjust its monetary policy, leading to deviations between the expected and actual federal funds rate. #federalreserve #monetarypolicy #financialmarkets
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With the Federal Reserve maintaining a higher-for-longer interest rate stance, attractive tax-exempt municipal bond yields continue to offer investors compelling opportunities to boost their income and diversify their portfolios. https://on.pru/44X49L5
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After nearly two years of raising the federal funds rate to tame inflation, the Federal Reserve Board is poised to all but declare that campaign to be over at its meeting next week. Read more of what else to expect, from RSM US LLP chief economist Joseph Brusuelas.
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Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates Again! On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates once again, making the prime interest rate 8.50%, the highest it has been in 22 years, as noted by CNBC News. But we have good news! Read more about it on our blog: https://bit.ly/3OFX0Iy . . . . #AmPacBusinessCapital #AmPac #SBA504 #Financial #Capital #SmallBusinessLoans #SmallBusinessOwners #FederalReserve #OntarioCA #California
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With the Federal Reserve maintaining a higher-for-longer interest rate stance, attractive tax-exempt municipal bond yields continue to offer investors compelling opportunities to boost their income and diversify their portfolios. https://on.pru/44X49L5
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“Key Takeaways Investors and economists expect the Federal Reserve will cut its influential interest rate in September. While high-yield savings accounts and money market funds currently offer high interest rates, that will change when rate cuts are implemented. Investors can lock in those rates by investing in fixed income such as longer-term bonds.”
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With the Federal Reserve maintaining a higher-for-longer interest rate stance, attractive tax-exempt municipal bond yields continue to offer investors compelling opportunities to boost their income and diversify their portfolios. https://on.pru/44X49L5
Elevated Tax-Exempt Yields Boost Muni Appeal
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