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Fed Chair Powell (Q&A) says rates are in a plausible range of neutral, at the higher-end of range of neutral

Fed Chair Powell's remarks indicate confidence that current rates are near the upper end of the neutral range, suggesting a cautious stance towards either normalization or restrictive policy.

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  • Says it could be loosely neutral or somewhat restrictive
  • SEP shows most policymakers see normalisation ahead
  • Fed is well positioned to see how the economy performs, and let the data guide
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With most policymakers anticipating further normalization, this implies a data-driven approach to any future rate decisions, which may keep the market on edge about upcoming economic indicators and their implications for monetary policy.

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