The U.S. economic outlook continues to be optimistic, with ongoing growth and a labor market that, while slightly weak, has stabilized. According to ChainCatcher, Christian Hantel, Head of Global Corporate Bonds at Swiss firm Vontobel, noted that inflation remains above the Federal Reserve's target, making a rate cut unlikely in the near term.
Investors are advised to pay attention to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings in March and June, which could serve as potential opportunities for policy adjustments. The market will closely watch for signals from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding further easing measures.