Alan Ackerman Interest Quotations

People are concerned about higher interest rates ahead and they think the best way to protect themselves is to own growth stocks that may not be as hurt by higher rates,

The promise of a cut in interest rates before the year's end is a safety net under the market.

There is a better tone to the market and money is flowing back into both the Dow and the Nasdaq. Many think we've seen the worst and the next interest rate cut by the Fed (Federal Reserve) will help get the economy going.

While the president may be in trouble, the U.S. economy does not appear to be in trouble as of now. We have a positive economic backdrop, with low inflation, low interest rates On balance, the American economy, while slowing down, continues to be strong.

The jobs number was fuzzy, even though on balance it helped to perk up the market, ... Based on that number, the market is now factoring in that the economy is not weak enough for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in its Sept. 24 meeting.

The U.S. economic recovery appears to be further down the road than many expected, so another cut in interest rates is not likely to mean a great deal, ... What's more important is when companies report they're starting to see a reduction in inventories.

The world is looking for lower interest rates. Clearly, the psychology world-wide remains highly nervous.

A lower interest rate cycle is under way and lower interest rates are likely to prompt more money into the markets, ... For now it appears to be a 'safety first' posture, so we're seeing money rotating into better blue chip names that are more predictable in terms of earnings flow.

It's all about the Fed. It's all about interest rate jitters. It's all about a lot of money moving to the sidelines. And more importantly, we're starting to see investor paralysis. Volume is light. Not too many people want to put money to work until the Fed meets on the 28th,

However as we come closer to the next Fed meeting, and hopes are that the Fed will cut interest rates, we might have a relief rally.