Inflation Decline Strengthens Confidence In Fed's Interest Rate Cut: 'If You Were Second Guessing The Fed... You Aren't Now'
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
The PCE Price Index report for August showed lower-than-expected inflation, strengthening confidence in the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cuts. The report indicates a 2.2% year-over-year increase, below the 2.3% estimate, and supports a possible 50-basis point rate cut in November. This news is seen as positive for the stock market, with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) experiencing a slight increase.

September 27, 2024 | 2:38 pm
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) saw a slight increase of 0.11% following the PCE report, which showed lower-than-expected inflation. This supports potential Fed rate cuts, which could positively impact the stock market.
The PCE report indicates lower inflation, which strengthens the case for Fed rate cuts. This is generally positive for equities, as lower rates can boost economic activity and corporate earnings. SPY, representing the S&P 500, is likely to benefit from this environment.
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