Bob Michele
Expects 25bp Fed cut; all action will be in dissents (range 2-5). Market selloff in bonds looked overdone; we were buying this morning.
Bob Michele
We are entering new territory with more dissent, shifting from Greenspan-era unanimity.
Bob Michele
Fed is analyzing data despite gaps; cutting to 3.625% is not yet sub-3%.
Bob Michele
Decision not as bad as feared; Fed delivered hawkish tilt via statement language.
Bob Michele
Administration and doves got what they wanted: a cut and positive market reaction.
Bob Michele
Fed is well-positioned to wait after cutting 75bps since Sept; policy now in broad range of neutral.