
Well-known University of Pennsylvania finance professor Jeremy Siegel believes investors’ fate lies in the hands of the Federal Reserve this year. If central bank officials “respond” to fading inflation and slowing economic growth by cutting interest rates, then stocks will soar. “If they respond, I think there’s gonna be a really good year—15% or more total return,” Siegel told CNBC Wednesday. “[But] if the Fed does not cut, then it’s going to be tougher sledding for the markets.
Main Idea: Jeremy Siegel says stocks could gain 15% or more this year if the Federal Reserve starts cutting rates as inflation cools and the economy slows.
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If the Fed keeps rates high, households and small businesses may face costlier loans, slower hiring, and weaker retirement accounts.
If the Fed cuts rates as inflation cools, stock gains could lift 401(k)s and pension values for many Americans.
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