TechFlow news, September 17 — The Federal Reserve is about to announce a key interest rate decision, and the market widely expects a rate cut to be certain. JPMorgan has outlined three possible market reaction scenarios:
Scenario One: 25 basis point cut with a dovish stance
This is the most likely outcome, with a probability of 47.5%. After the rate cut, the S&P 500 may rise in the short term, but could face a 5% pullback by month-end due to the “buy the rumor, sell the news” effect. In this case, technology and biotech stocks might present buying opportunities.
Scenario Two: 25 basis point cut accompanied by hawkish rhetoric
This scenario has a 40% probability. If the Fed cuts rates but delivers hawkish comments, the S&P 500 could decline by 0.5%. Increased market concern over the economic outlook may trigger a short-term correction.
Scenario Three: 50 basis point cut
This scenario has a 7.5% probability. If the Fed cuts rates by 50 basis points, the S&P 500 could experience two-way volatility of 1.5%. The market may interpret this as a sign of deeper Fed concern about the labor market, potentially triggering a sell-off.
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