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the title.A Fed Rate Cut May Not Be Enough to Lift Spirits
The Fed is expected to cut rates by 25 bps to 3.5‑3.75%, but markets will focus on its forward guidance; a hawkish tone could curb equity rallies while bonds rise. Meanwhile, the US faces a growing AI talent gap with China, which graduates four times more STEM students, threatening the US lead in AI research and chip manufacturing. Companies may need higher R&D spending and policy reforms to retain talent, and investors should favor firms with strong in‑house R&D and academic ties.
