In Fed's own words, the recent economic data have been ``mixed'' and the
``adjustment in the housing sector is ongoing,'' Even so, they expect the economy to keep growing at a ``moderate pace'' in coming quarters.
The language suggests officials see substantial risks of a further economic slowdown that will reduce inflation pressure, warranting a more balanced outlook.
The market interprets the change as a signal that the Fed will consider cutting rates by either the May or June policy meetings. This has sent all benchmark indices to the biggest one-day gain in 8 months.
(edit: S&P500 intraday)
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