U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen Says Appears To Be An Expectation Among Fed That Rates Will Come Down Further; Over Time If We Stay On That Path Rates Will Decline To Neutral
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen indicated in a CNBC interview that there is an expectation within the Federal Reserve that interest rates will decrease over time, eventually reaching a neutral level.
September 26, 2024 | 2:22 pm
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The expectation of decreasing interest rates as indicated by Treasury Secretary Yellen could positively impact SPY, as lower rates generally boost stock market performance.
Lower interest rates typically lead to higher stock prices as borrowing costs decrease and economic activity is stimulated. SPY, being an ETF that tracks the S&P 500, could benefit from this environment.
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