Will the Fed Pause–Pause–Pause in the next three decisions (Jul–Sep–Oct)?
Alpha Opportunity
Alpha Thesis
Our AI estimates a true probability of 12.0% vs the market's 52.5%, identifying a 40.5% edge on the NO side. Historically, the Fed has paused rate changes in consecutive meetings during periods of economic uncertainty or when inflation is stabilizing. However, given the current high inflation and recent rate hikes, the base rate for consecutive pauses is relatively low. Current inflation rates remain high, and the Fed recently raised rates in July 2023. Economic growth indicators and labor market conditions are mixed, suggesting the Fed may continue to adjust rates to manage inflation.
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Key Findings
- Historical Fed Rate Decisions — Historically, the Fed has paused rate changes in consecutive meetings during periods of economic uncertainty or when inflation is stabilizing. However, given the current high inflation and recent rate hikes, the base rate for consecutive pauses is relatively low.
- Current Economic Indicators — Current inflation rates remain high, and the Fed recently raised rates in July 2023. Economic growth indicators and labor market conditions are mixed, suggesting the Fed may continue to adjust rates to manage inflation.
- Resolution Criteria — The market resolves to YES if the Federal Reserve does not change the upper bound of the target federal funds rate during the July, September, and October meetings. It resolves to NO if there is any rate hike or cut during these meetings.
- 10 Sources Analyzed — Including The Fed - Meeting calendars and information - Federal Reserve, United States Fed Funds Interest Rate - Trading Economics, How does the Federal Reserve affect inflation and employment?
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