The much-anticipated rate cut decision has finally arrived, with the Federal Reserve announcing a 50 basis point rate cut! At this pivotal moment, investors need to have a deeper understanding of the background and impact of rate cuts.
Since March 2022, in a bid to curb inflation, the Fed has hiked rates 11 times, bringing it to the current range of 5.25%-5.50%. Now that inflation is under control, the calls for a rate cut are growin...

Happy Monday, Mooers!
The September FOMC meeting is approaching, and the market generally believes that a rate cut is highly likely, which will be a significant turning point in this year's monetary policy.
How will interest rate cuts affect the stock market? How will the S&P 500 index react? Come on mooers, let's try to predict its possible direction!
Prediction time!
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In the vast ocean of the economy, data acts as a beacon guiding investors on their course. The U.S. retail sales data for July has shone a light on the market's concerns about an economic downturn, bringing a glimmer of warmth.
The Retail Data Surprise
The U.S. retail sales data for July showed a 1.0% month-on-month increase, surpassing market expectations and our previous imaginations.
This figure not only s...