The Federal Reserve gave the market what it wanted Wednesday, but investors found themselves still disappointed by the move. The central bank cut interest rates by a quarter point, bringing the target range to 4.25% to 4.5%. But investors were more concerned with what the Fed projected in its forecast for 2025.
There seems to be a sense from the Fed that they are still too restrictive which puts the employment market at risk while the idea of continued economic growth means they think they should slow down. The question of where 'neutral' actually is, remains an open question." Byron Anderson, head of fixed income at Laffer Tengler Investments: "This Federal Reserve with Powell has been the helicopter parent of the economy.
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