The Fed: From Rate Cuts to Rate Hikes?
About this episode
The episode discusses the shift in expectations for US interest rates and its implications for global markets.
Markets began the year expecting US interest rate cuts, so why are they now preparing for hikes instead? Host Mandy Drury speaks with CommBank Senior Economist & Currency Strategist Kristina Clifton about the changing outlook for US monetary policy and what it means for global markets. They discuss why expectations for the Federal Reserve have shifted so dramatically, how stronger US growth and AI investment are supporting the economy, and why CommBank continues to expect a Fed hiking cycle. They also explore Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed Chair, the importance of central bank independence, the outlook for inflation and interest rates, and why developments in the US continue to shape financial markets around the world. Plus, CommBank Senior Associate in Market Strategy & Rates Research Michael Tang shares the key focuses for markets in the week ahead. Important Information This podcast is approved and distributed by Global Economic & Markets Research (“GEMR”), a business division of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945 (“the Bank”). Before listening to this podcast, you are advised to read the full GEMR…
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