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Capital Market Impact

Cycle Watch | March 2024: Strong economic data delay rate cuts

Following a two-year run of interest rate hikes to combat rising inflation, the Fed was expected to shift towards reducing rates this year. However, the path to rate cuts is now uncertain due to the persistence of robust economic indicators. This unexpected economic strength could lead the Fed to reconsider its easing strategy, potentially maintaining the current rates for longer.