Fastest Four: The Fed Cut Rates, Again…
The Get Ready For The Future Show
<p>The Fed has entered the second year of its rate-cutting cycle—so what does history tell us about stock market performance from here? In this week’s Fastest 4 Minutes in Finance, Scott Inman breaks down:</p>
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<li>How the S&P 500 has historically performed in year two of rate-cutting cycles.</li>
<li>Why the outlook for 2026 depends heavily on avoiding a recession.</li>
<li>The mix of tailwinds (AI, productivity, fiscal stimulus) and headwinds (deficit spending, job market risks, tariff challenges) shaping the road ahead.</li>
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<p>LPL Research suggests growth could continue, but uncertainty always remains. The key? Control what you can control—stay diversified and stick to your plan for true financial independence.</p>