Wall Street traders are optimistic about the Federal Reserve’s ability to achieve a soft landing, leading to a rally in riskier markets. The S&P 500 hit its 39th record high in 2024, with tech stocks leading gains. The Fed’s recent rate cut has bolstered hopes of avoiding a recession.
Market expects one more rate cut as inflation stays benign
Indian economists and bond market experts expect another quarter percentage point cut in policy rates. This follows the Reserve Bank of India’s recent rate reduction
December 9, 2025