Gold Haven Bid Signals Market Doubts Over Fed's Inflation Fight
Stocks Cheer Rate Cut, But Safe-Haven Demand Persists
The Federal Reserve's first rate cut in four years aimed to relieve inflation pressures while averting recession. However, market movements revealed skepticism that policymakers can simply glide toward easier policy as price pressures persist.
While equities celebrated the quarter-point easing with new highs, demand for safe-haven gold signaled lingering soft landing doubts. Precious metal futures vaulted above $2,600 an ounce as investors hedged against potential policy turbulence.
Treasury Moves Underscore Growth Risks
Crucially, despite the equity euphoria, Treasury market moves underscored doubts the Fed can navigate the middle ground. The surge in yields suggested bond traders see smooth easier policy as unlikely with inflation still hot.
Moreover, FedEx's dire profit warning days after Chair Powell's upbeat comments stoked fears that overtightening has already forced a hard landing. Rate futures now price deeper cuts than signaled, doubting the soft landing scenario.
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Conflicting Market Signals Highlight Policy Challenges
The conflicting signals across assets underscore immense challenges at this policy juncture. While easing has resuscitated risk appetite, any stumbles in fighting inflation without cratering growth could destabilize markets.
Gold's resilience highlights recession risks remain elevated despite the equity celebration. For the Fed, the stakes are high in safely traversing this monetary policy tightrope act.
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