Wall Street CEOs express skepticism about further Fed rate cuts
At a recent economic conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, top Wall Street CEOs expressed concern about ongoing inflation in the U.S. economy and questioned whether the Federal Reserve will continue its trajectory of interest rate cuts . After a 50 basis point cut in September, which signaled a fundamental shift in the Fed's economic strategy, these top executives are unconvinced about the likelihood of two more cuts this year. Analysts at major firms such as JPMorgan and Fitch Ratings have predicted further rate cuts through the end of 2024, with expectations that this trend could extend into 2025. CME Group's…