The Federal Reserve’s announcement of a quarter-point rate cut and its more hawkish outlook for future reductions rattled tech stocks, with notable declines in Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO), and NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA).
Key Developments:
Market Reaction:
Tesla fell 8.3%, Broadcom dropped 6.9%, and NVIDIA slid 1.1%, reversing earlier gains.
The shift in sentiment followed the Fed’s decision to slow its rate-cut pace, which led to higher Treasury yields and broad stock market declines.
Federal Reserve Policy Updates:
The FOMC cut its target federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4.25%-4.50%.
Future rate cuts are now expected to be data-dependent, with the Fed projecting two cuts in 2025 instead of four as previously forecasted.
Economic Forecasts:
The Fed revised its longer-run terminal rate upward to 3.0% from 2.875%.
Inflation forecasts for core and headline rates increased through 2026, while unemployment and GDP growth outlooks improved for 2024-2025.
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Broader Implications:
The tech-heavy Nasdaq and other indices faced steep losses as rising Treasury yields created headwinds for growth-oriented stocks. The Fed’s cautious tone reflects persistent inflation concerns and a stronger-than-expected economy, leaving investors bracing for tighter financial conditions in 2024 and beyond.