CME FedWatch shows 61.5% odds of steady Fed rates in July

The latest reading put the probability of no change at the Federal Reserve’s July meeting at 61.5%, with rate-cut odds at about 38.5%.

Summary

Markets are pricing in a higher likelihood that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged at its July meeting. CME FedWatch (a tool tracking Fed rate expectations) showed a 61.5% probability of rates staying at current levels, while the chance of a rate cut was about 38.5% as of June 22. The figures offer a snapshot of investor expectations for near-term U.S. monetary policy, which can influence risk assets including cryptocurrencies.

Terms & Concepts
  • CME FedWatch: A tool tracking market expectations for Federal Reserve rate moves.
  • Federal Reserve: The U.S. central bank that sets benchmark interest rates.
  • rate cut: A reduction in benchmark interest rates.