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Why Goldman Sachs is now changing its Federal Reserve interest-rate forecast

By · Via MarketWatch Top Stories · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Economists at the investment bank have officially adjusted their projections regarding future monetary policy path decisions. The revision alters previously held views regarding what central bankers will do next. Market participants monitor such shifts closely as they often guide portfolio decisions and broader financial sector sentiment.

Key points

  • Forecasters at Goldman Sachs have modified their projections for the central bank.: Forecasters at Goldman Sachs have modified their projections for the central bank.
  • Changes in policy expectations from major banks often influence broad market expectations.: Changes in policy expectations from major banks often influence broad market expectations.
  • The revised outlook marks an update to the firm's monetary policy trajectory.: The revised outlook marks an update to the firm's monetary policy trajectory.

Following Tuesday’s hot CPI data , Goldman Sachs is now pencilling in additional Fed tightening.

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