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President Trump has posted a new announcement on Truth Social, the social media platform. He wrote:
““Too Late” DEMEANS THE GREAT CREDIT OF THE USA. We are now, again, the Number One Credit in the World! “Gigantic Comeback.” The Fed Rate should be reflective of this. We should be at the top of the list!!! LOWER THE RATE!!!”
How Will Trump’s Statement Affect the Stock Market?
This latest post has the potential to affect the stock market. That’s because Donald Trump’s call for lower interest rates could lead to increased volatility in the stock market, particularly affecting financial institutions like Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Goldman Sachs Group, as lower rates typically compress their net interest margins. Additionally, financial sector ETFs such as the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund and Vanguard Financials ETF might experience fluctuations as investors react to potential changes in monetary policy. Overall, Trump’s statement could fuel speculation and influence investor sentiment, impacting stock prices in the financial sector.
Here are some of the stocks that might be affected:
Bank of America ((BAC)),
JPMorgan Chase & Co. ((JPM)),
Goldman Sachs Group ((GS)),
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ((XLF)),
Vanguard Financials ETF ((VFH)).