Odds of a cut at the July policy meeting rose, though the strongest odds are still for a September cut.
AdvertisementUS stocks edged higher on Thursday after the June consumer price index report showed inflation cooled more than anticipated last month.
Odds of a cut at this month's policy meeting edged slightly higher after the CPI report dropped, though the strongest odds are still for a September cut.
According to the CME FedWatch Tool, investors see about an 80% chance of a rate cut in September, with odds growing for another cut at either the November or December meeting.
"The latest inflation numbers put us firmly on the path for a September Fed rate cut," Seema Shah, chief global Strategist at Principal Asset Management, said.
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