S&P 500 Closes At Record High After Fed Charts Interest Rate Path: 'Markets Continue To Have A Green Light To Run Higher,' CIO Says
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 5.25% to 5.5% during its March meeting, signaling potential rate cuts in the future with a consensus for three rate cuts in 2024. Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated a likelihood of rate cuts within the year, aiming for a sustainable inflation rate of 2%. The S&P 500 Index reached a record high, with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) seeing a 0.9% increase. Economists and strategists provided mixed reactions, ranging from cautious optimism to bullish market outlooks, emphasizing the Fed's cautious stance and the potential for economic expansion and market growth.
March 20, 2024 | 9:05 pm
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) rose by 0.9% following the Federal Reserve's announcement to maintain interest rates, with signals of potential future rate cuts.
The direct mention of SPY's performance in the context of the Federal Reserve's announcement and the S&P 500 reaching a record high indicates a strong positive correlation between the Fed's monetary policy signals and SPY's short-term performance. The anticipation of future rate cuts, despite a cautious approach, has been interpreted positively by the market, leading to an increase in SPY's value.
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