Fed Rate Cuts

Strategists from JPMorgan have voiced concerns that the much-awaited Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts might not be as beneficial for stocks as investors hope. What Happened:  JPMorgan strategists, led by Mislav Matejka, observed a growing anticipation of interest rate cuts from the Fed. However,...

In a recent survey, the Federal Reserve is anticipated to announce a reduction in interest rates this Wednesday, despite ongoing debates about the appropriateness of such a move. What Happened: A December survey indicates that the Federal Reserve is poised to reduce interest rates on Wednesday....

Donald Trump‘s potential nominee for the Federal Reserve, Kevin Hassett, has defended the central bank’s recent interest rate reduction, despite Trump’s criticism. What Happened: Hassett, a former Trump economic adviser, justified the half-point rate cut citing a weakening jobs...

Amid ongoing global economic recovery efforts, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, has issued a cautionary note regarding persistent challenges such as high debt and low growth. Her remarks come as the U.S. and EU implement rate cuts to tackle inflation. What...

In a recent statement, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler expressed her support for additional interest rate cuts, contingent on continued decreases in inflation. This announcement was made during her speech at the European Central Bank. What Happened: Kugler emphasized the importance of...

John Williams, President of the New York Federal Reserve, expressed confidence in the Federal Reserve’s strategy to achieve a soft landing for the U.S. economy. He emphasized the central bank’s current monetary policy as effective in sustaining economic growth while curbing inflation....

In a recent development, David Roche, a strategist at Quantum Strategy, has raised alarms over the Federal Reserve’s decision to slash interest rates by 50 basis points. What Happened: Roche argues that the rate cut gives a misleading impression of economic weakness, despite strong...

Goldman Sachs CFO Denis Coleman stated that the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to lower interest rates by 50 basis points positions the U.S. economy for a soft landing. What Happened: The Federal Open Market Committee voted last Wednesday to reduce the benchmark overnight borrowing rate by...

Amid the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut interest rates, CNBC’s Jim Cramer has weighed in on how these changes might affect the technology sector. What Happened: Cramer discussed the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cuts and their implications for the technology...

Anticipation is growing among investors for a 50 basis point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, a move that could sway the central bank’s decision, says BMO‘s head of U.S. rates strategy. What Happened: Investors are now factoring in a 63% likelihood of a 50 basis point cut, a...

In a recent discussion, Morgane Delledonne, head of investment strategy at Global X ETFs, shed light on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy and its effect on the markets. What Happened: Delledonne, in an interview with CNBC on Monday, highlighted the gap between the Federal Reserve...

The U.S. economy is not in need of a substantial rate cut to maintain its growth, according to Carl Weinberg, Chief Economist at High Frequency Economics. What Happened: Weinberg discussed the state of the U.S. economy and the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions, in a recent...

Nobel Prize-winning economist, Joseph Stiglitz, has called on the Federal Reserve to implement a major interest rate cut. Stiglitz accuses the Fed of worsening inflation by tightening monetary policy too quickly and excessively. What Happened: Stiglitz is advocating for a half-point interest rate...

In the face of potential supply side shocks, the Federal Reserve may be forced to halt its rate cuts but not reverse its course, a prominent economist predicted. What Happened: Brian Jacobsen, Chief Economist at Annex Wealth Management, expressed his concerns about the possible risks to the Fed...

The Federal Reserve’s potential interest-rate cut in September is causing a stir as it coincides with the upcoming presidential election. What Happened: The Federal Reserve’s potential move towards an interest-rate cut in September has stirred up political controversy. The central bank...