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What a Fed Rate Cut Means for the Markets

Stocks and bonds gain when Fed policy becomes more accomodative.

Main Points:

  • U.S. and international stock prices rise after a first Fed rate cut. Gains are strongest when there is no U.S. recession.


  • Bond prices consistently rise prior to an initial rate cut, but are stagnant afterwards.


  • Rate cuts can h...
August 19, 2019 11:35 AM - Comment(s)

The recent stock market volatility, along with talk of tariffs and political uncertainty is creating some discomfort with many investors. The Economics area of TD Ameritrade published some thoughts recently regarding the remainder of 2018 & 2019.  Click here for more information.

March 22, 2018 11:29 AM - Comment(s)

We recently passed the five-year anniversary of the market's trough due to the financial crisis. On March 9, 2009, the Dow Jones closed at 6507.04; the S&P 500 closed at 676.53; and the Nasdaq closed at 1268.64. On March 10, 2014, the Dow closed at 16,418.68; the S&P 500 closed at 1877.17; ...

March 24, 2014 03:48 PM - Comment(s)