As the economy slows and inflation cools, Wells Fargo analysts suggest that the Federal Reserve is poised to begin cutting interest rates, with a 50 basis point cut expected at the September meeting.
However, they explain that the potential downside risks include geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainties surrounding elections and policies both in the U.S. and internationally. Specifically, they advise downgrading U.S. Short Term Taxable Fixed Income to increase equity exposure and returning High Yield Taxable Fixed Income to a neutral allocation.
The bank believes that by following these strategies, investors can better position themselves to navigate the potential ups and downs in the market and capitalize on opportunities as the economic landscape evolves.Risk Disclosure: Trading in financial instruments and/or cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors.