Will the Fed Rate Cut Trigger Significant Price Increases?

                                                           Will the Fed Rate Cut Trigger Significant Price Increases?

On Wednesday, September 17, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points as expected, acknowledging a cooling labor market. It is projected that rates will be cut by an additional 50 basis points within the year, with further reductions likely in the following two years.

A rate cut typically reduces the returns on holding US dollars, leading international investors to seek higher-yielding assets in other currencies such as the euro or yen. This outflow of capital diminishes demand for the dollar, putting downward pressure on its value. Additionally, signs of economic softening may further weaken confidence in the currency.

Since most commodities are priced in US dollars, a weaker dollar means higher prices for goods like oil and gold. Lower interest rates also decrease the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets and may fuel inflation expectations, prompting investors to turn to hedges like gold. Moreover, expected economic stimulus could boost demand for raw materials such as oil and industrial metals.

In short:

Fed rate cuts → weaker USD + improved economic outlook → rising commodity prices.

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