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Great Expectations

January 18, 2024 | Jessica Noviskis, CFA, Portfolio Strategist, OCIO Services

After ending 2023 with a steep market rally, 2024 began on a more muted note, with Fed-pivot exuberance giving way to the details of execution. Of the many opportunities and risks facing markets this year, one of the most scrutinized will likely be how the Fed’s interest rate cuts compare to market expectations.

This newsletter analyzes current expectations for interest rate movements this year and potential scenarios that could influence the Fed’s policy decisions.

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Jessica Noviskis, CFA
Portfolio Strategist, OCIO Services

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