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2026-04-16
06:17

Analyst: Federal Reserve Meeting May Be Affected by Middle East Crisis and Oil Price Surge, Market Has Canceled Two Rate Cut Expectations

John Tener of Aptus Capital Advisors noted that the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting will take place against the backdrop of Middle East conflicts and rising oil prices. The market is focused on the dot plot and Powell's language. Rate cut expectations have been canceled, but could quickly resume if the conflict ends.
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14:21

Bank of America: Oil price shock may push up the Fed's inflation forecast, with Powell emphasizing a wait-and-see stance

Gate News reported that on March 13, Bank of America stated that the Federal Reserve will have to address the supply shock from soaring oil prices. In the Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) released ahead of the March Federal Reserve meeting, overall and core inflation forecasts are likely to be revised upward. The Bank of America report points out that if long-term growth expectations are also revised upward, the median dot plot for long-term interest rates could move slightly higher. In this case, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell may acknowledge stagflation risks while emphasizing a wait-and-see approach.
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