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Potential Performance After a Rate Cut

Potential Performance After a Rate Cut

With the Federal Reserve potentially cutting rates soon, this Student of the Market charts historical data on stocks and bonds performance after a rate cut, along with alternative strategies. See the recent rally numbers of small cap and value stocks, view performance averages after a bear market, the shelter cost in inflation calculation, and more.

August 26, 2024
Potential Performance After a Rate Cut
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