Fed rate cuts could ward off a serious recession, Jim Cramer says
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Jim Cramer suggests the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates to prevent a serious recession, following a cooler-than-expected February CPI report. He believes potential tariff increases could negatively impact consumer spending and retailer performance, necessitating potential monetary intervention.
March 18, 2025 | 11:30 am
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The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.22% following cooler inflation data, suggesting potential positive market sentiment if Fed rate cuts materialize.
Lower interest rates typically boost tech stocks by reducing borrowing costs and improving corporate valuations, which could positively impact the Nasdaq-tracking ETF.
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