The Fed's rate cut is an insurance policy, not a distress signal

July 31, 2019

The Fed's decision to cut short-term interest rates for the first time since 2008 wasn't exactly a surprise to the markets—but it shouldn't be viewed as the start of a longer-term trend. In fact, markets may have to readjust to account for fewer near-term cuts than anticipated.

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