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22 feb 2023

Investors are eagerly anticipating the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve's last meeting, scheduled for today. The market is looking for insight into the Fed's perspective on the potential trajectory of interest rates, particularly in light of Chair Powell's recent comments indicating a less aggressive stance. With the US earnings season winding down, attention is shifting back to the economic growth outlook and interest rate trends. Although leading indicators suggest a mild economic slowdown, some worry that an elevated interest rate forecast could reignite concerns about a hard landing.