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Share Podcast: How long could we have to wait for Fed easing? February 8, 2024 The Fed held rates steady at its January meeting but laid some groundwork towards pulling back its restrictive policy stance later this year. Nationwide’s Financial Market Economist Oren Klachkin and Senior Economist Ben Ayers provide their analysis of January’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and discuss their outlook for monetary policy. When do we expect to see lower rates? How much could they fall? How could the stock market react when rates start to fall? Listen now: Looking for more podcasts from Nationwide Economics? Find us however you listen below. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Soundcloud | iHeart | Spotify | Amazon | Google Podcasts Citations/Disclaimers The information in this report is provided by Nationwide Economics and is general in nature and not intended as investment or economic advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security or adopt any investment strategy. Additionally, it does not take into account any specific investment objectives, tax and financial condition or particular needs of any specific person. The economic and market forecasts reflect our opinion as of the date of this report and are subject to change without notice. These forecasts show a broad range of possible outcomes. Because they are subject to high levels of uncertainty, they will not reflect actual performance. We obtained certain information from sources deemed reliable, but we do not guarantee its accuracy, completeness or fairness. Nationwide, the Nationwide N and Eagle, and Nationwide is on your side are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. © 2024 Nationwide Share
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