With the Fed’s recent rate cut of 50 bps, I’ve revisited my current positions and updated my strategy for Q4:
5 Dos:
1. Do manage sold puts carefully: Roll them if necessary to avoid further losses, especially on tech stocks.
2. Do capitalize on tech strength: Consider adding more long positions or calls in tech (e.g., Nvidia, Microsoft).
3. Do stay updated on Fed actions: Rate cuts will impact market trends, especially in growth sectors.
4. Do adjus...

US Drops rates by 0.5%, to the range of 4.75%-5%.. Despite their inflation surpassing ours, this substantial rate cut may pave the way for a similar 0.5% reduction in Canada. With the US Federal Reserve's move providing a precedent, Canada could now have the space for more substantial rate cuts ahead? Will We've already cut by 0.75% (3 x 25bps). We are now at 4.25%, will we drop again?

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday implemented its first rate cut in over four years, reducing the benchmark rate by 50 basis points to a range of 4.75%-5%.
The move surpassed Wall Street's expectations. Analysts had generally anticipated a 25 basis point cut, while the futures market had priced in a 61% probability of a 50 basis point cut and a 39% probability of a 25 basis point reduction.
Market Response to First Rate Cut
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