Billionaire Bill Ackman said that he was “bullish” as the money market funds hit a record, hinting that any rate cuts could direct these monies into the equity markets.
What Happened: The founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P., emphasized his “bullish” view while highlighting an X post by Barchart, which underscored that the money market funds hit a staggering $7.4 trillion as of the most recent data.
Ackman’s stance reflected optimism, suggesting this capital could flood into equities if interest rates drop. This was supported by historical data from 40 years showing that a rate cut follows solid gains for the S&P 500 over one to three years, as highlighted by Forbes.
During volatile times, investors increasingly favor money market funds or cash equivalents, a clear sign of heightened caution amid ongoing economic uncertainty and fluctuating interest rate outlooks. –
The possibility of a tariff-induced inflation has kept some Federal Open Market Committee members on hold, while some participants are ready to start cutting again.
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Why It Matters: While Ackman sees this as a bullish sign, Chamath Palihapitiya sounded an alarm that the markets were “risk-off” in May, when these funds had scaled $7.24 trillion.
However, his views were aligned with Ackman’s that once the Fed starts cutting rates, the markets are poised for further upside.
Price Action: U.S. stocks climbed Wednesday, buoyed by Nvidia Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares soaring to an unprecedented $4 trillion market capitalization and a fresh all-time high, pushing the Nasdaq to close at a record high.
On Thursday, the futures of the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 indices were trading lower.
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