Global Policy Rate Hikes In June 2024, for the first time since October 2020, no major central banks around the world raised interest rates, marking a significant shift in global monetary policies. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Interest Rates – Central Bank Policy Rate Hikes vs. Cuts Emerging market central banks typically take the lead in initiating monetary tightening and easing cycles. In 2024, their approach has shifted away from aggressive easing. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Russell 2000 Returns After Last Rate Hike Should equity investors favor U.S. small-cap stocks following the last Fed rate hike? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Dow Jones Industrial Average Returns Post Last Fed Rate Hike Is it advisable this time for U.S. equity investors to sell their holdings following the last Fed rate hike? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Interest Rates – Probability of Fed Rate Hike The likelihood of the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady in September has increased. Image: The Daily Shot
U.S. 30-Year Treasury Returns After Last Rate Hike The U.S. 30-year Treasury tends to outperform in the three and six months following the last Fed rate hike. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
U.S. Dollar Returns After Last Rate Hike In inflationary periods, the U.S. dollar tends to rise in the three and six months following the last Fed rate hike. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Gold Returns After Last Rate Hike Should investors sell gold after the last Fed rate hike? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Fed – Rate Hikes at FOMC Meetings When will the Fed stop hiking interest rates? Goldman Sachs expects 75bp additional rate hikes in 2023. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Cumulative Fed Rate Hikes Since Start of Long Hiking Cycles Could smaller rate hikes continue for longer? Image: Deutsche Bank