Economist Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo, has shared insights indicating that the Federal Reserve is unlikely to make further significant cuts to interest rates in the near future. This prediction suggests a stabilization of monetary policy after a period of aggressive rate adjustments aimed at controlling inflation and supporting economic growth.
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With the Fed likely to keep rates steady, sectors that benefit from steady interest rates, such as utilities and consumer staples, may perform well. Stocks associated with these sectors could see positive performance as investors seek stability in the market.
Conversely, growth stocks, especially in technology, have been sensitive to interest rate changes. If rate cuts diminish, growth stocks may face downward pressure as their future earnings become less attractive to investors compared to higher interest rate environments.
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