Fed's Goolsbee Says Policy Now At Its Tightest Point Of Entire Hike Cycle; Current Fed Funds Rate Set For Different Economic Conditions; Fed Forecasts Show Widespread Support For Rate Cuts; Everything We Wanted To Happen To Get Rates Down Has Happened
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Federal Reserve's Goolsbee stated that the current policy is at its tightest point in the hike cycle, with the Fed funds rate set for different economic conditions. There is widespread support for rate cuts, and conditions for reducing rates have been met.
August 23, 2024 | 4:40 pm
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The Federal Reserve's indication of potential rate cuts could positively impact SPY, as lower interest rates generally boost stock market performance.
The Federal Reserve's support for rate cuts suggests a potential easing of monetary policy, which typically benefits equities. SPY, as an ETF tracking the S&P 500, could see positive impacts from such a policy shift.
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