Median Index Returns Following First Fed Rate Cut

Median Index Returns Following First Fed Rate Cut Historically, midcaps have outperformed the S&P 500 and the Russell 2000 in the three and twelve months following the initial Federal Reserve rate cut. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

10-Year/2-Year Treasury Yield Curve Around First Fed Rate Cuts

10-Year/2-Year Treasury Yield Curve Around First Fed Rate Cuts The U.S. yield curve typically steepens once the prospect of interest rate cuts by the Fed becomes more imminent, rather than when the Fed actually stops hiking rates. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

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Fed Rates Cut Since the Fed’s last hike in July 2023, their ongoing 10-month pause is exceeding the average duration. Extended periods of “higher for longer” policies often lead to unfavorable outcomes. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

S&P 500 After Initial Fed Rate Cuts Outside Of Recession

S&P 500 After Initial Fed Rate Cuts Outside Of Recession Outside of recessions, U.S. stocks have tended to rise after the Fed’s first rate cut, with an average gain of 15% within 12 months. Image: BofA Predictive Analytics

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Fed Rate Should investors bet for a soft or hard landing in 2023? Image: Deutsche Bank