What's Going On With Microsoft Shares
Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares are trading lower by 2.2% amid overall market weakness and concerns about future rate hikes. Higher interest rates can increase Microsoft's borrowing costs, potentially reducing its profitability and causing investors to reevaluate the stock's value. The Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate within the 5.25% to 5.5% range at its September meeting.
September 26, 2023 | 7:41 pm
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Microsoft's stock is trading lower due to concerns about future rate hikes. Higher interest rates could increase the company's borrowing costs, potentially reducing its profitability.
The news directly mentions Microsoft and discusses the potential impact of future rate hikes on the company's profitability. Higher interest rates increase borrowing costs, which could reduce Microsoft's profitability and cause a reevaluation of the stock's value.
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