Just because the Fed is cutting rates, or cutting rates after a pause, does not mean that stocks will necessarily go up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nUnless otherwise noted, the opinions provided are those of the speaker or author and not necessarily those of Fidelity Investments or its affiliates. Fidelity does not assume any duty to update any of the information. But combining historical patterns with today\u2019s backdrop can help spotlight where the setup looks most promising.<\/p>\n
Putting all these themes together, what I see is a potentially bullish outlook for stocks, against the backdrop of a strong economy and falling rates. While the Fed cut its benchmark interest rate by a full percentage point from September to December of 2024, long-term interest rates like those on the 10-year Treasury and 30-year mortgages instead rose over the same period. Zacks Portfolio Tracker on Zacks.com provides 24\/7 monitoring of your stocks and will give you the information you need to help you determine when to buy, hold or sell your stocks.<\/p>\n
But economic growth of that level, even if it\u2019s accompanied by higher rates, usually hasn\u2019t been a problem for the stock market. Many investors think of lower interest rates as bullish for stocks. But history shows that rate cuts alone don\u2019t reliably predict market direction. Rather, why the Fed is cutting is crucial in determining how the market subsequently performs.<\/p>\n
News by Sector<\/h2>\n
Unlike other style factors, momentum is inherently adaptive, evolving to capture prevailing performance trends. But that adaptability can leave investors uneasy, as long stretches of outperformance often raise concerns about crowding and stretched valuations. The technology industries can be significantly affected by obsolescence of existing technology, short product cycles, falling prices and profits, competition from new market entrants, and general economic condition. Stock markets are volatile and can fluctuate significantly in response to company, industry, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments. Investing in stock involves risks, including the loss of principal. Prior to assuming her current position, Ms. Chisholm was a sector strategist focused on sector strategy research, its application in diversified portfolio strategies, and ways to combine sector-based investment vehicles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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