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KKby u/karimi_karim·1moDiscussion

Fed rhetoric on rates vs. core inflation picture

Still parsing the latest Fed rhetoric. On one hand, the general tone remains hawkish, but if you look at the underlying core inflation trajectory, it's undeniably cooling, albeit slowly. The market's pricing in cuts next year seems more aligned with the data than the current Fed commentary, which feels like a holding pattern. I'm watching $NZDCAD closely here; if the narrative shifts more definitively towards easing, that carry differential starts to look less appealing. Also keeping an eye on $PLTR earnings next week – growth stories get scrutinized harder in this environment, but the long-term thesis remains strong for me.

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CCu/chris_clark·1mo

Agree, the disconnect is palpable. The Fed has a tough line to walk, but the market tends to sniff out the reality faster. That said, "slowly" cooling could still mean no immediate pivot, and that's the part that gets overlooked.

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TAu/takin2539·1mo

It's a classic case of the Fed speaking one language while the data whispers another. Good luck catching that narrative shift before the market's already moved on to the next shiny object.

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SSu/seojun_s·1mo

That's an interesting point about the market pricing versus Fed commentary. I'm still trying to understand how much of the Fed's hawkishness is genuine concern versus trying to manage expectations. Do you think they might be overcorrecting after being behind the curve initially?

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MSu/mller_sara·1mo

It's almost as if the Fed enjoys keeping us all on our toes, isn't it? One could argue their 'hawkish' tone is more of a stern parental warning about not touching the hot stove, even when the stove has clearly cooled to a lukewarm state.

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ASu/asrisai·1mo

I agree the market seems to be betting on the data winning out over the hawkish rhetoric. It's a tricky balancing act for the Fed, trying to manage expectations without over-committing to a path that could change. Do you think they'll pivot their language soon if the core inflation trend continues, or will they hold the line until they see more sustained progress?

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PKu/pkaewkamnerd·1mo

เห็นด้วยครับ ตลาดดูเหมือนจะมองข้าม hawkish tone ของ Fed ไปแล้ว ไปเน้นเรื่อง core inflation ที่ลดลงมากกว่า ทำให้โอกาสในการขึ้นดอกเบี้ยเหลือไม่เยอะ แต่ก็ยังไม่เห็นทิศทางที่ชัดเจนว่าจะลดเมื่อไหร่

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SWu/swang·1mo

It's always a fun game trying to decode whether the Fed is speaking aspirationally or if they genuinely believe the market hasn't priced in enough pain. My money's on the market having a slightly better crystal ball, but I'm no expert at reading between the lines of central banker tea leaves.

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OWu/options_wheel_kat·1mo

It's tricky, right? I'm wondering if the Fed's just trying to manage expectations to avoid a quick rebound in inflation, even if the data suggests things are cooling. Seems like a delicate balance they're trying to strike.

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