Payden & Rygel Discuss FOMC Meeting, SEP, and Monetary Policy
What happened
Payden & Rygel commented on the Federal Open Market Committee meeting on August 7, 2026. Jeffrey Cleveland, Managing Director and Chief Economist at Payden & Rygel, discussed the FOMC meeting, the new SEP, and Chair Warsh's press conference. The discussion noted that a weak employment report provides the Federal Reserve with cover to hold rates at the September meeting, though inflation numbers and another employment report could affect the decision.
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Why it matters
The discussion centers on the FOMC's policy signals and the market's view of the current economic data. The outcome of the September meeting remains dependent on future inflation and employment reports.
FOMC divisions are currently being scrutinized by investors.
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Who's involved
- Payden & RygelInvestment firm that provides economic analysis on monetary policy.
- Federal Open Market CommitteeCommittee of the United States Federal Reserve whose activities are discussed.
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Payden & Rygel
American privately owned investment management firm
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Federal Open Market Committee
committee of the United States Federal Reserve
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- The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) manages policy decisions for the FED, involving official Christopher Waller and dissent from policymakers based in Dallas.