Fed's Bostic Continued Fall In Inflation Could Justify Rate Reduction Later This Year, But Nothing Is Certain; Must Remain Open To Various Scenarios
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Federal Reserve's Raphael Bostic indicated that a continued decline in inflation could justify a rate reduction later this year, though he emphasized the need to remain open to various scenarios.
May 16, 2024 | 8:16 pm
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The Federal Reserve's Raphael Bostic mentioned that a continued decline in inflation could justify a rate reduction later this year. This could positively impact SPY as lower interest rates generally boost stock prices.
Lower interest rates typically lead to higher stock prices as borrowing costs decrease and economic activity potentially increases. SPY, being an ETF that tracks the S&P 500, could benefit from such a scenario.
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