What are the odds? Option-based forecasts of FOMC target changes

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Emmons, William R. [1 ]
Lakdawala, Aeimit K. [1 ]
Neely, Christopher J. [1 ]
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[1] Fed Reserve Bank, St Louis, MO USA
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FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF ST LOUIS REVIEW | 2006年 / 88卷 / 06期
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This article uses probability forecasts derived from options to assess evolving market uncertainty about Federal Reserve monetary policy actions in a variety of recent events and episodes. Options on federal funds futures contracts reveal a complete probability density function over possible Federal Reserve target rates, thus augmenting the expectations provided by federal funds futures contracts. Option-based forecasts are most useful when more than two federal funds target outcomes are plausible at an upcoming policy meeting. (JEL E47, E52, G13)
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