January 2024 Market Update – Markets end the year on a positive note
Posted on: April 2, 2024
Optimism that interest rate rises are finally over have boosted stock and bond markets
US stocks climbed higher on news the US Federal Reserve (Fed) was keeping interest rates unchanged for a third consecutive meeting. The Fed held its benchmark interest rate in a range of 5.25% to 5.50%, the highest in 22 years. Bonds also rallied after the US central bank signalled it could cut rates three times in 2024 if inflation continues to fall.