Here's When the Federal Reserve Is Expected to Cut Interest Rates Again, and What It Means for the Stock Market

Key Points The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates for the first time in 2025, as concerns mount over a sluggish jobs market. Policymakers and Wall Street analysts seem to agree that two more interest rate cuts would be appropriate this year. Falling interest rates are typically good for the stock market, but not if they are triggered by a sharp economic downturn. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › On Sept. 17, the U.S. Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate (overnight intere ...