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US Fed Cuts Rates, Markets Soar After Trump Victory

US Fed Cuts Rates, Markets Soar After Trump Victory

Above: Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during a news conference Nov. 7, 2024. Image copyright: Ting Shen/Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty Images

The Spin

All it took was for Trump to get reelected to get America back on a positive roll. In addition to the Fed's interest rate cut, major manufacturers announced they're bringing jobs back to the US and China announced it wants to have better relations. In addition, numerous warring parties overseas have announced a desire for peace. TheThis USa isstrong back,start babyto what will be an even stronger term.

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Metaculus Prediction

There's a 15% chance that the US will enter a recession before 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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