{"id":11994,"date":"2024-09-18T13:34:56","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T17:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metatradingclub.com\/?p=11994"},"modified":"2024-09-18T14:31:39","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T18:31:39","slug":"interest-rates-cut-sep-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metatradingclub.com\/interest-rates-cut-sep-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"FOMC Cuts Interest Rates by 50 Basis Points"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Federal Open Market Committee (<\/span>FOMC<\/b><\/a>) is a branch of the Federal Reserve System responsible for overseeing the nation\u2019s open market operations. This includes <\/span>making key decisions about interest rates and the growth of the United States money supply.<\/b> The FOMC meets several times a year to discuss and set monetary policy, aiming to achieve<\/span> maximum<\/b> employment<\/b>, <\/span>stable prices<\/b>, and <\/span>moderate long-term interest rates.<\/b><\/p>

FOMC Meeting on September 18, 2024<\/b><\/h2>

On September 18 the FOMC <\/span>decided to cut <\/b>interest rates<\/b><\/a> by 50 basis points (0.5%).<\/b> This decision marks the first rate cut in four years, following a period of high rates aimed at controlling <\/span>inflation<\/b><\/a>. The rate cut is intended to stimulate economic growth by making borrowing cheaper for consumers and businesses. Lower interest rates can lead to increased spending and investment, which in turn can help boost economic activity<\/span><\/p>

Overall, the FOMC\u2019s rate cut aims to support continued economic expansion and mitigate any signs of an economic slowdown. By making borrowing more affordable, the Fed hopes to encourage spending and investment, which are crucial for sustaining economic growth.<\/span><\/p>

Impact of Rate Cut on Economy<\/b><\/h3>

The impact of this rate cut will be felt across various sectors. For consumers, it means lower interest rates on <\/span>mortgages<\/b><\/a>, auto loans, and credit cards, making borrowing more affordable. For businesses, reduced borrowing costs can lead to increased investment and expansion efforts. However, savers might see lower returns on their savings accounts and fixed-income investments due to the reduced interest rates.<\/span><\/p>

Recently, inflation has shown signs of cooling, approaching the Fed\u2019s 2% target. This improvement in inflation metrics, coupled with some indicators of an economic slowdown, prompted the FOMC to reduce the federal funds rate. The goal of this rate cut is to stimulate economic activity by making borrowing cheaper, thereby encouraging spending and investment.<\/span><\/p>

Additionally, the stock<\/strong><\/a> market often reacts positively to rate cuts, as lower borrowing costs can boost corporate profits and investor confidence. However, savers might see lower returns on savings accounts and fixed-income investments due to the reduced interest rates.<\/span><\/p>

Economic Projection<\/b><\/h3>

The Federal Reserve released its latest economic projections today, September 18, 2024. Here are some key points:<\/span><\/p>