Federal Reserve officials were deeply divided over the future path of US inflation, as revealed in the minutes of their latest meeting.
Key takeaway
Fed minutes reveal deep division on inflation path, signaling higher-for-longer rates.
- Step 1 · The triggerFed minutes reveal division on inflation, reinforcing higher-for-longer rate expectations.
- Step 2 · Knock-onUS term premium widens, transmitting to UK gilt yields via cointegrated long-rate markets.
- Step 3 · Knock-onUK SME lending spreads rise as banks pass through higher funding costs.
- Step 4 · Reaches youUK households face higher mortgage costs, reducing discretionary spending on home improvement and big-ticket items.
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Source: AP Business (via Google News)
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