Group 1 - Traders are reducing expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, reflecting mixed messaging from central bank officials [1][3] - Market participants are now betting on only one more 25 basis point rate cut in 2025, contrasting with previous expectations for a 50 basis point cut by year-end [2][6] - A wider range of monetary policy views from Fed officials has contributed to this shift, with some advocating for significant cuts while others caution against inflation [3][4] Group 2 - Fed Chairman Jerome Powell highlighted risks in the labor market and inflation without indicating support for a rate cut in the upcoming October meeting [5] - The FOMC recently reduced the policy rate to a range of 4% to 4.25%, marking the first cut of the year [6] - Current pricing in interest-rate swaps suggests a neutral rate around 2.95% and approximately 40 basis points of rate cuts over the remaining two meetings this year [7]

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Core Points - The dollar index (DXY00) fell by -0.08% as T-note yields decreased following dovish comments from Fed Governor Michelle Bowman, indicating a need for decisive action to lower interest rates due to a weakening labor market [1] - The US Q2 current account deficit was reported at -$251.3 billion, which was smaller than the expected deficit of -$256.6 billion, providing initial support for the dollar [2][3] - Concerns over Fed independence and potential political interference are leading to fears that foreign investors may sell dollar assets [3] Economic Indicators - The US September S&P manufacturing PMI fell by -1.0 to 52.0, which was weaker than the expected 52.2 [4] - The Richmond Fed manufacturing sentiment survey unexpectedly dropped by -10 to -17, contrasting with expectations of an increase to -5 [4] - Fed Chair Powell noted that near-term inflation risks are tilted to the upside while employment risks are to the downside, indicating a challenging economic environment [4] Federal Reserve Commentary - Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee stated that the Fed is currently mildly restrictive, with the neutral policy rate estimated to be 100-125 basis points below the current rate [5] - Fed Governor Michelle Bowman emphasized the need for the FOMC to act decisively in response to deteriorating labor market conditions [5] - Markets are pricing in a 91% chance of a -25 basis point rate cut at the upcoming FOMC meeting on October 28-29 [5]

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NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Tuesday the central bank is in a "challenging situation" with an ongoing risk of faster-than-expected inflation at the same time that weak job growth has raised concern about the health of the labor market. In prepared comments to Rhode Island's Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, Powell offered little indication of when he thinks the Fed might next cut interest rates, noting that there was danger to both cutting too fast and risking ...

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Rising corporate earnings expectations are a bullish backdrop for stocks. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, more than 22% of companies in the S&P 500 provided guidance for their Q3 earnings results that are expected to beat analysts' expectations, the highest in a year. Also, S&P companies are expected to post +6.9% earnings growth in Q3, up from +6.7% as of the end of May.Fed Governor Michelle Bowman said, "Now that we have seen many months of deteriorating labor market conditions, it is time for the FO ...

Group 1: Dollar Index and Economic Indicators - The dollar index (DXY00) is down -0.02%, influenced by dovish comments from Fed Governor Michelle Bowman regarding the need for decisive action to lower interest rates due to a weakening labor market [1][4] - The US Q2 current account balance showed a deficit of -$251.3 billion, which was smaller than the expected deficit of -$256.6 billion, providing some support for the dollar [3] - The September S&P manufacturing PMI for the US fell -1.0 to 52.0, which was weaker than the expected 52.2, contributing to the dollar's decline [1][3] Group 2: Federal Reserve and Interest Rates - Markets are currently pricing in a 91% chance of a -25 basis point rate cut at the next FOMC meeting scheduled for October 28-29 [4] - Fed Governor Michelle Bowman emphasized the need for the FOMC to act decisively in response to deteriorating labor market conditions [4] Group 3: Eurozone Economic Performance - The euro is down -0.03% after the Eurozone September S&P manufacturing PMI fell -1.2 to 49.5, which was weaker than the expected no change at 50.7 [5][6] - Despite the decline in manufacturing PMI, the Eurozone's September S&P composite PMI rose +0.2 to 51.2, marking the strongest pace of expansion in 16 months [5][6]

U.S. business activity expanded less rapidly in a month in which the Federal Reserve moved to cut interest rates, while inflation fears may be cooled by a sign of deceleration in firms' selling prices. ...