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Policy Crosscurrents: Potential Market Impacts

 



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Of course, last week’s headliner was Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve (Fed) cutting rates by a half percent on Wednesday, September 18, the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in 2020. The Fed “pause” ended at 423 days and now stands as the second-longest on record, while the 26% gain for the S&P 500 during the pause (7/27/23–9/18/24) ranks first. Here we share some thoughts on the Fed’s move last week and some potential market implications of not only Fed policy but also fiscal policy post-election. 

This week's Weekly Market Commentary discusses the Federal Reserve's significant rate cut of half a percent on September 18, marking the first such adjustment since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about the potential market implications of this move and the broader fiscal policies post-election, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that may arise from these pivotal financial decisions. 

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Policy Crosscurrents: Potential Market Impacts

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