Fed Monetary Policy Rate Change over 6 Months Prices in (Futures) vs. Actual

Actually, the Fed decides when to raise rates, but the market decides when to cut rates.

This chart shows that rate expectations are highly predictive six months in advance.

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Image: Nordea and Macrobond

Fed policy rate change over 6 months prices in (futures) vs. actual