Fed's Kashkari Says Evidence Of Quick Labor Market Weakening Could Lead To Faster Rate Cuts; Right Now I See Modest Cuts Over Next Quarters
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Neel Kashkari from the Federal Reserve suggests that if the labor market weakens quickly, it could lead to faster rate cuts. Currently, he anticipates modest rate cuts over the next few quarters.
October 21, 2024 | 6:08 pm
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) could be impacted by potential changes in interest rates as suggested by Fed's Kashkari. Faster rate cuts could lead to a positive market reaction.
Interest rate cuts generally lead to lower borrowing costs and can stimulate economic activity, which is often positive for stock markets. As SPY tracks the S&P 500, it could benefit from a positive market reaction to potential rate cuts.
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