Fed: Markets well priced for a September rate hike - TDS

Analysts at TD Securities note that markets are well priced for a September rate hike, leaving a combination of updated projections, the policy statement and Powell's press conference to drive the market reaction.

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“TD looks for the Fed to keep "accommodative" in the statement but look for the long-run dot to edge lower to 2.75% which may see a dovish reaction in light of relatively hawkish market expectations. On the data front, new home sales are expected by the market to rise 0.5% m/m to a 630k pace in August.”