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Briefing: Fed to still cut rates this year, even as high oil prices spark an uptick in inflation: CNBC Fed Survey

Strategic angle: The 32 respondents, including fund managers, analysts and economists, see oil prices on average at $88 a barrel six months from now.

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Updated 24 days ago
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According to a CNBC Fed Survey, a group of 32 respondents, including fund managers and economists, predict that oil prices will average $88 per barrel in the next six months.

This anticipated increase in oil prices may contribute to inflationary pressures, yet the Federal Reserve is still expected to implement rate cuts within the year.

The implications of these forecasted oil prices on broader economic conditions will require close monitoring, particularly in relation to monetary policy adjustments.