Fed Rate Cuts: Investors Expect September, Not This Month

Investors are betting on a Fed rate cut in September instead of sooner, following last Friday’s robust employment report. Analyst Nancy Lazar from Piper Sandler observed that while the U.S. economy may see some cooling, growth remains strong and the Federal Reserve might not need to act until later this year. Lazar highlighted potential lags from last year’s rate cuts by the Fed, a situation where reduced government spending could free up labor for private businesses, and the belief that the economy doesn’t currently require further intervention.