On October 1st hosted by Sean Hagan and Grace Remington on Bitcoin Magazine, Darius explained why the pace of upcoming interest-rate hikes could reveal whether the Fed is intentionally allowing pressure to build in the Treasury market.
In our view, market-implied pricing suggests monetary policy remains deeply accommodative, with another two to four rate hikes required to return policy to neutral
New York Fed President and FOMC Vice Chair John Williams, however, recently signaled that policymakers may be considering a slower pace of tightening. If the Fed throttles back while policy remains accommodative, it may signal a willingness to tolerate additional Treasury-market pressure.
That pressure could ultimately provide the political cover needed for greater coordination between the Fed and Treasury, potentially paving the way for a new Fed-Treasury Accord aimed at moderating long-term interest rates.
What Should Investors Watch?
The pace of upcoming rate hikes may provide the clearest signal. A slower tightening cycle could suggest the Fed is willing to tolerate persistent inflation risks while shifting its focus toward maximum employment and moderate long-term interest rates.
Understanding where policy is headed requires more than reacting to each Fed headline. 42 Macro investors use a systematic process to track how market pricing, monetary policy, and Treasury-market conditions are evolving together.
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