Rate Cut Rally: Your Monday Market Playbook
Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1348. On August 25th, 2025, the U.S. stock market is hitting new highs, driven by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's strong indication of a September interest rate cut. Major indices like the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are up significantly yeartodate, with market volatility plummeting as a 25 basis point cut is now 8090% priced in. While inflation remains above target and the labor market softens, economic growth shows mixed signals. Cyclical sectors such as Real Estate, Energy, Materials, and Financials are leading gains, with…
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