Inflation – Fed Funds Rate and CPI

Inflation – Fed Funds Rate and CPI Will the Fed pause its rate hikes? Historically, Fed’s tightening cycles have ended when the federal funds rate is above CPI. Image: Carson Investment Research

Fed Funds Target Rate

Fed Funds Target Rate Should investors expect the Fed to cut interest rates only in 2024? Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. Fed Funds Rate

U.S. Fed Funds Target Rate Fed tightening cycles historically end with a financial event. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Fed Funds Rate vs. U.S. Job Openings (JOLTS)

Fed Funds Rate vs. U.S. Job Openings (JOLTS) Declining employment and wage growth would allow the Fed to make aggressive cuts in interest rates. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Path of Fed Funds During Previous Hiking Cycles

Path of Fed Funds During Previous Hiking Cycles The Fed has been particularly aggressive in raising rates to fight inflation compared to previous hiking cycles. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research