Looming rate cuts will be 'catalyst for investment shifts'

The Federal Reserve decided on 18 September to slice rates by 50 basis points. This was the first rate cut since the early days of the pandemic. The expectation of the decline has become a focal point in the financial market. As the prospect of additional declines loom, investors and professional advisers need to be prepared for the consequences the current and future cuts could bring to the markets and the economy as a whole.  In this article, let's explore the recent rate reduction in more detail and outline key considerations market players should keep in mind. The rate cut was ...