Episode 4
The Fed's first rate cut in years may finally be within reach — but what does that mean for your portfolio? Commonfund OCIO's Chief Investment Strategist Kris Kwait joins host Anita Hariton to review the latest macro dashboard, where growth remains steady but early warning signs are emerging in employment and consumer spending. Kris explains why Commonfund rebalanced its discretionary portfolios back to policy — selling some equities into strength and adding bonds — and why the firm believes the next move in rates is lower. The episode also explores whether a soft landing is still achievable, why bonds look increasingly attractive in a rate-cutting environment, and what the upcoming U.S. election could mean for debt, trade, taxes, energy, and fixed income markets in 2025.