Morgan Stanley expects few surprises from today’s FOMC minutes, given Chair Powell’s more recent testimony in mid-February. However, the minutes may provide insight into how Fed officials view inflation progress, trade policy risks, and the overall stance of monetary policy.
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The FOMC minutes may not move markets significantly, but they could reveal diverging views among Fed officials on inflation progress, tariff risks, and how restrictive current policy really is. The Fed’s message remains clear: “not in a hurry to cut.”
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