Goldman Sachs warns that markets may be overlooking critical insights as the January Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting approaches. In a recent note, the Wall Street giant highlighted that while the meeting may acknowledge some stabilization in the labor market, it is unlikely to provide clear guidance on the trajectory of rate cuts or adjustments.

Key Takeaways from Goldman Sachs

1. Focus on Inflation Decline

   • Goldman Sachs expects inflation to continue its downward trend in 2025, possibly opening the door for future rate cuts. However, strategists argue that the current federal funds rate remains restrictive and may not yet signal a stopping point for monetary policy tightening.

2. Impact of Tariffs

   • A significant point of interest will be how the FOMC addresses the uncertainty surrounding potential tariff hikes. Goldman's base case predicts that tariffs will only slightly increase inflation by 0.3 percentage points, leaving room for potential rate reductions without jeopardizing price stability.

3. Optimistic Economic Outlook for 2025

   • Goldman maintains an optimistic view, projecting progress toward the 2% inflation target, GDP growth exceeding consensus forecasts, and a moderate recovery in labor market conditions after a soft 2024.

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