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Markets bet on rate cut — but Goldman, UBS and others can’t agree

As the central bank kicks off its meeting, here is a look at what analysts are calling for and why

Wall Street strategists are skeptical the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this summer.

Stocks and bond prices have jumped in recent weeks as investors have bet on the central bank lowering the federal-funds rate for the first time since the financial crisis. Federal-funds futures showed Monday an 85% chance of a July rate cut—up from 25% a month ago and around the highest odds yet this year, according to CME Group.

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