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...

The Federal Reserve is set to announce its first rate cut in over four years on Wednesday, signaling a major pivot from its previous emphasis on inflation control.
Markets remain split on the scale of the cut. Futures markets indicate a 63% chance of a 50-basis-point reduction as of Wednesday morning, up from 14% a week ago. The odds of a 25-basis-point cut stand at 37%.
Wall Street and the futures market show divergence as most institutio...