Latest insights from Nuveen, TIAA's global investment manager

The race against recession

The Fed’s 50 basis points September cut certainly pleased financial markets, but we remain concerned that the Fed’s decision to turn the corner may be “too little, too late” to avert a recession.

The Fed’s latest trim

After cutting rates 50 basis points in September, the U.S. Federal Reserve continued trimming with a 25 basis point cut in November.

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