27 February 2024
According to Jim Bianco, a renowned Wall Street analyst, the Federal Reserve may not lower interest rates throughout 2024, deviating from earlier predictions of potential rate cuts. In a recent Bloomberg interview, Bianco shifted his stance closer to expecting no rate reductions, suggesting that the current high interest rates have not significantly harmed the economy. He challenges the notion that rates must fall to prevent economic damage, pointing out that, aside from minor issues like those in commercial real estate, the broader economy has remained resilient.