Fed Decision in July?

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Market context

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at its July 28–29 meeting, with the upper bound of the target federal funds range remaining unchanged at 3.75%. This outlook follows a soft jobs report released in early July that eased fears of an immediate rate hike, despite inflation hitting a three-year peak according to the central bank’s preferred gauge[1][4]. Traders have trimmed bets on a July increase to roughly 30%, down from nearly 40% earlier in the day, while pricing in an 80% chance of a hike in September[1].

Historically, the Fed has maintained rates for extended periods when balancing its dual mandate of price stability and maximum employment, as seen in late 2025 and throughout 2026[2][5]. The current 0% crowd-implied probability for a July change aligns with past patterns where the committee delays action until economic data confirms sustained inflation pressures, such as the median dot-plot forecast now indicating a 3.8% rate by end-2026[2]. This suggests the July decision will likely resolve to zero basis points, with the next move deferred to September or October[1][2].

Key catalysts for traders include the July jobs report, the June inflation data, and any shifts in Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s rhetoric ahead of the meeting[2][4]. Investors should monitor CME Fed funds futures for real-time probability changes and watch for comments on Iran-related inflation spikes that could accelerate a September hike[2]. A recent Reuters analysis confirms that while a July hike is unlikely, market expectations remain sensitive to upcoming labour and price data[1].

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