Economists have endorsed a September interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve as inflation falls to its lowest level since March 2021. Dr. James Thorne, Chief Market Strategist at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth, criticized the Fed for its delayed action, arguing that the policy mistake has already been made. Thorne emphasized the need for rate cuts to achieve the long-term inflation target of 2.5% and questioned Fed officials for threatening further rate hikes. Concerns about consumer market strength were highlighted by disappointing reports from companies like Nike and Walgreens.
December Market Insights: A Year In Review
As we reflect on the market journey from late 2023 to the present and look ahead to 2025, the resilience and dynamism of the global …
