3 Top Stocks For Gradual Rate Cuts

Jan. 25, 2025 3:00 PM ETTCOM, GM, DAKT25 Comments
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Summary

  • The Fed cut interest rates in December to 4.25%-4.5% and revised guidance for only two rate cuts in 2025, which induced a market selloff.
  • Historically, the market falls the first week after a rate cut.
  • History has shown that in subsequent periods, the market rallies, presenting a potential buying opportunity for defensively positioned stocks.
  • SA Quant has identified three top Quant-rated stocks with positive factor grades that are well-positioned to capitalize in the reduced rate environment.
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Federal Reserve: How Rate Cuts Impact the Economy

Analysts were bullish in November on the Federal Reserve's “slow and steady” approach to lowering interest rates, following strong jobs data and consensus that there would be four additional cuts in the new year. Fast-forward to

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