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Weekly Bottom Line

  • Market expectations for a Fed rate cut on December 10th are now north of 80%, as key Fed officials voice support for a further reduction.
  • Retail sales for September were a bit weaker than expected, suggesting less momentum heading into the fourth quarter.
  • The Beige Book provided further anecdotal evidence that growth in the U.S. economy remains sluggish.
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Weekly Bottom Line

Market expectations for a Fed rate cut on December 10th are now north of 80%, as key Fed officials voice support for a further reduction. Retail sales for September were a bit weaker than expected, suggesting less momentum heading into the fourth quarter. The Beige Book provided further anecdotal evidence

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