News list for " Reserve Hope"
The Fed wants to see "further progress on inflation" before deciding to cut interest rates again, according to meeting notes. Citing rising inflationary pressures, the Fed stabilised interest rates at a range of 4.25-4.5 per cent at its last meeting, and markets do not expect a rate cut at the March meeting. According to meeting notes, the committee agreed that "the Fed has sufficient time...
Scott Helfstein, head of investment strategy at Global X, said the Fed wants to start a rate-cutting cycle without triggering an asset bubble, but a 50 basis point cut could be too aggressive. We have already seen the Fed cut rates by 50 basis points ahead of time, which could be seen as the Fed's concern about a weaker economy. However, strong fundamentals in the coming weeks could calm markets and may keep money out of the market.
