Technical Analysis
Technically speaking, 1.6% had been a very important level, as we tested 6 times, before continuing higher.
Now the 10sma which has been working very well year-to-date, is lining up with the 1.6% level.
I expect some selling to reach the 10sma at 1.6%, for a bounce to 2%.
Dot Plot Summary
7/18 FOMC officials are predicting higher short-term interest rates by the end of 2023, as compared to 5/17 at the December meeting (i.e., a growing percentage who see an earlier start for rate hikes). Notably, four officials now expect a rate hike at some point next year.