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8mo ago

Fed Poised to Announce First Interest Rate Cut in Over Four Years

Markets anticipate a decision between a 25 or 50 basis-point reduction as economic data and labor market conditions weigh heavily.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 9, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Federal Reserve is set to announce a rate cut tomorrow, marking its first reduction since the pandemic crash of 2020.
  • Market analysts are divided, with some expecting a 25 basis-point cut and others predicting a 50 basis-point reduction.
  • Wall Street has seen early gains in anticipation of the cut, with futures for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average rising.
  • Key sectors like healthcare, consumer staples, and information technology are poised to benefit from the anticipated rate cut.
  • Economic indicators, including retail sales and labor market data, are crucial factors influencing the Fed's upcoming decision.