Interest rate cut expectations cool, S&P NASDAQ falls for two weeks in a row

This week, global stock markets were once again affected by cooling expectations for interest rate cuts, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling for the second consecutive week. According to statistics, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell by 0.1% and 0.7% respectively, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.02%.

According to a report from Barclays Bank, the Federal Reserve may become more "hawkish" after this week's interest rate meeting and hint that the extent of interest rate cuts may be lower than market expectations.

market reaction

Investors fretted over expectations that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates at a lower rate, which contributed to the decline in stocks. However, some analysts believe that this pessimism may only be short-term and that economic fundamentals remain solid in the long term.

future outlook

As uncertainty increases in the global economy, investors should remain vigilant and closely monitor policy changes from the Federal Reserve System. At the same time, attention should also be paid to diversifying the investment portfolio to reduce risks.

in conclusion

In general, although the stock market has fluctuated due to the cooling of expectations for interest rate cuts, in the long term, economic fundamentals remain solid, and investors should maintain confidence and invest rationally.