Callum Peers
United Kingdom
Fed decision tonight (7 pm BST) - rate cut priced, dollar wobbles Base case: 25 bp cut expected, with ~75 bp more over 6 months implied. Twist: unlike past soft-landings, the dollar is sliding (≈ -10% YTD vs trade-weighted basket), raising questions about how far the “rate-cut rally” can run. Playbook (history): after first cut, median +15% in the S&P 500 over 12 months when recession is avoided. Sector tilt: utilities/telecoms often benefit; banks/insurers can lag on lower spreads/returns. Global angle: weaker dollar boosts EM, stronger local FX, easier policy (most EMs already easing). Wildcards: politics and Fed independence fears, plus next jobs/CPI prints, could amplify FX and rates moves. Position for a softer dollar (EM, rate-sensitives) or stick with AI-led US large caps? Not financial advice. $SPX500 $NSDQ100 $USD $EEM (iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF)
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