Dollar Loses From Hit to Fed Credibility: 3-Minutes MLIV
Speakers
Mark Cudmore
— Executive Editor, Bloomberg Live / Macro Strategist
Summary
Mark Cudmore slams the Fed press conference as a credibility disaster, arguing it will weigh on the dollar and long-term bonds while steepening the yield curve. He also sees a near-term rise in cross-asset volatility as markets adjust to heavier data dependence.
- Fed press conference described as a disaster that damaged central bank credibility
- Dollar expected to weaken further until Fed credibility is restored
- Long-dated bonds seen as underperforming, leading to a steeper US yield curve
- Shift away from forward guidance toward data dependence likely to increase near-term cross-asset volatility
- Credibility restoration, not a rate hike, is needed to stabilize market expectations
- Communication missteps included undermining the inflation target and measurement methods
Ideas
Fed credibility hit weakens the dollar
The Fed press conference was a disaster that severely undermined the central bank's credibility. The lack of clear communication on the inflation target and the impression that the chair is unsure of policy direction will drive continued dollar weakness until credibility is restored.
Fed credibility loss steepens yield curve
The same Fed credibility loss is bad for long-dated bonds and will cause the yield curve to steepen further. The market will continue to punish long-end bonds until the Fed's communication and authority get back on track.
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