Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve's potential interest rate changes are less significant than the broader implications of the bond market and long-term interest rates, particularly in light of rising U.S. federal debt and international rate dynamics [1][5][6]. Group 1: Federal Reserve's Role - The Federal Reserve primarily controls very short-term interest rates, specifically the rates at which banks borrow from the central bank and each other [3]. - The Fed's actions can influence the entire yield curve, but many factors affecting interest rates are beyond its control [4]. Group 2: Bond Market Dynamics - Recent movements in long-term U.S. Treasury bond yields and prices are critical, with potential significant impacts expected [5]. - The increasing federal debt has transitioned from a future concern to an immediate issue, exacerbated by legal challenges to tariffs and rising rates in Japan [6]. Group 3: Investment Strategies - The Ultrapro Short 20 Year Treasury -3X ETF (TTT) is highlighted as a potential investment vehicle for profiting from rising long-term rates, though it carries high leverage risks [8].

The RBA holds interest rates at 3.6% in its final meeting of the year, as most economists predict a short-lived easing cycle has ended https://t.co/QKAItDLhza ...

🇺🇸 UPDATE: Standard Chartered now expects the Fed to cut rates by 25 bps on Wednesday. https://t.co/3g6aHaOv17 ...

2024 was peak MAG7 earnings growth, peak tech earnings growth. In fact, that earnings growth slowed a touch into 2025. But because we had so much uncertainty emerge with respect to tariffs, where were interest rates going, slow economic conditions, the rest of the index really didn't put up much earnings acceleration.That's expected to change in 2026. The analyst consensus is thinking, look, the Fed's going to reduce interest rates. We're going to get some tax refunds coming in 2026.Maybe we'll have a littl ...

Gold steadied, as traders looked beyond a near-certain reduction in US interest rates for guidance on monetary policy next year https://t.co/gUhn9vabGY ...

week. We're joined now on that note by Rick Reer. He's Black Rockck CIO of Global Fixed Income.He is head of the firm's allocation team as well. I'm glad we could catch up with you, Rick. Welcome back.>> Thanks a lot. Thanks for having me, Scott. >> I assume you expect a cut on Wednesday.Yeah, I don't think it's definitive, but I uh I mean, you're going to have a cut and I think the markets almost almost universally think it'll be a hawkish cut and that he will have to give some time to you have a number of ...

Major stock indexes retreated Monday to begin a week highlighted by the Federal Reserve's decision on whether to cut interest rates, with the S&P 500 pulling back after nearing its all-time high. https://t.co/aPmcLioQ9k ...

JUST IN: Chances for a Fed rate cut this week spiked to 94%, according to Polymarket 🇺🇸Bullish 🚀 https://t.co/KNaFQHvePz ...

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But our next guest says, "Be careful what you wish for." Let's bring in Rich Bernstein. He's the CEO and chief investment officer at Richard Bernstein Adviserss. What do you mean by that, Rich.Welcome. >> Well, Kelly, good to see you. Welcome back.I think um look, I think people have forgotten why the Fed cuts rates to begin with and how the Fed is the central bank. And you know, when they cut rates, they do so to lower the cost of funding to the banking system because the banking system isn't lending. And ...