Record Sell-Off in US Rate Futures Likely Driven by Position Unwinding
A record block sell order in US federal funds rate futures triggered a sharp drop in open interest, signaling major position unwinding and impacting short-term Treasury yields.
Fed Projects Long-Term Federal Funds Rate Median at 3.0%
The US Federal Reserve signals a long-term policy stance by projecting the median federal funds rate at 3.0%, shaping market expectations for future monetary policy.
Fed Projects 2027 Median Federal Funds Rate at 3.1% — Unchanged from Previous Forecast
Federal Reserve maintains its 2027 median federal funds rate projection at 3.1%, signaling steady policy outlook amid market expectations.
Fed Projects 2028 Median Federal Funds Rate at 3.1%—Unchanged from Previous Forecast
The US Federal Reserve maintained its projection for the median federal funds rate in 2028 at 3.1%, signaling steady long-term policy expectations.
Fed Projects 2026 Median Federal Funds Rate at 3.4% — Unchanged from Previous Forecast
The US Federal Reserve maintained its 2026 median federal funds rate projection at 3.4%, signaling no change from its previous outlook and reinforcing expectations for a steady policy path.
MUFG projects that seven FOMC members will support holding rates steady this month, signaling a hawkish approach to easing, with Chair Powell likely to describe the decision as a "close call" and the bar for future cuts raised.
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Full Translation of September FOMC Statement
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) lowered its target federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.00%–4.25%, citing increased downside risks to employment and persistent inflation, while reaffirming its commitment to maximum employment and 2% inflation.
Fed Projects 2028 Median Federal Funds Rate at 3.1%
The US Federal Reserve signals a long-term tightening bias, projecting the median federal funds rate at 3.1% for 2028, shaping market expectations for future monetary policy.
Fed Lowers Median Federal Funds Rate Projection for 2027 to 3.1% from 3.4%
The US Federal Reserve has revised its median federal funds rate forecast for 2027 down to 3.1% from the previous 3.4%, signaling a more dovish outlook for long-term monetary policy.
Fed Lowers Median Federal Funds Rate Projection for 2026 to 3.4% from 3.6%
The US Federal Reserve revised its 2026 median federal funds rate forecast to 3.4%, down from the previous 3.6%, signaling a more dovish outlook.
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