HALISTER1: FOMC Doves to ‘Carry the Day’ at June 14-15 Meeting: FTN

FOMC Doves to ‘Carry the Day’ at June 14-15 Meeting: FTN

(Bloomberg) -- While doves are expected to “carry the day,” Fed’s Beige Book report released today adds to “hawks’ ammunition” despite “modest” state of economy, FTN economist Chris Low writes in note.
  • “Tight labor markets are a red flag to the FOMC”
  • June FOMC debate will focus on hawks who want to raise rates before wage inflation takes hold, and doves worried China’s debt bubble might burst
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HALISTER1: U.S. ECO PREVIEW: Fed Beige Book Due in 5 Minutes

U.S. ECO PREVIEW: Fed Beige Book Due in 5 Minutes

(Bloomberg) -- Prior report, issued April 13, said U.S. economy expanded from late-Feb. to early April, boosting employment and putting upward pressure on wages, prices.
  • Beige book based on anecdotal evidence from Fed’s 12 district banks; will help form basis for deliberations when Fed policy panel next meets June 14-15
  • Futures traders assign ~20% probability of rate increase in June, up from 4% three weeks ago; see ~75% chance of rate increase by yr-end
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