Firstly, before each rate cut, the Federal Reserve typically observes signals of economic slowdown or weakening inflation. Reviewing these seven rate cut cycles, we find that the U.S. economy experienced a "hard landing" in three instances while achieving a "soft landing" in the other four. In the months following the first rate cut, the economy and employment may continue to weaken due to inertia, and inflation may not reb...

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...