The Fed Just Cut Interest Rates for the First Time Since December 2024, and Here's What It Means for the Stock Market

Last Wednesday, Sept. 17, the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate (overnight interest rate) by 25 basis points. It was the first rate cut since December last year, and there could be more to come before the end of 2025 as policymakers try to jump-start the sputtering jobs market.Interest rate cuts are typically good for the stock market in the long run, but history suggests they can spark volatility in the short term. Here's what the latest cut could mean for the benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool