Past Equity Market Responses to Fed Rate Hikes

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Harrison Roger
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Outside of political considerations with Russia and Greece, Federal Reserve interest rate policy is probably the most talked of issue on the minds of investors today. The debate about was heightened further with Fed Chairwoman’s statement that equity market valuations are “quite high.” With this as the background, how do equity markets do during Fed tightening cycles? Fed Rate Hikes – Tightening Cycles First, as background, here’s a look at what the Fed has done with the Federal Funds rate during past tightening cycles. Each represents a tightening cycle, with the label on each line representing the month and year…

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Roger is an economic adviser and active angel investor. He owns various economics firms. His work allows him a diverse group of clients across the globe, including the United States, Europe, and Asia. He holds a Ph.D. in business economics.