Atlanta Fed's Bostic Sees Two Quarter-percentage-point Interest Rate Cuts In 2024, With The First 'Sometime In The Third Quarter', Assuming Expected Progress On Inflation Continues
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Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic anticipates two quarter-percentage-point interest rate cuts in 2024, with the first expected in the third quarter, contingent on continued progress on inflation.

December 15, 2023 | 6:03 pm
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The anticipation of interest rate cuts by Atlanta Fed's Bostic could lead to a positive sentiment among investors, potentially benefiting SPY as it reflects the broader market.
Interest rate cuts are generally seen as stimulative for the economy, which can lead to increased investor confidence and higher stock prices. SPY, which tracks the S&P 500, may rise as it represents a broad range of companies that could benefit from lower borrowing costs and improved economic conditions.
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