Last week's rollercoaster ride through the financial markets left investors reeling. What began as a promising surge ended on a surprisingly damp note. Amidst predictions of imminent rate cuts, the Federal Reserve's reassuring words sent the S&P 500 soaring to its best week of the year. However, skepticism lingers among observers regarding the feasibility of rate cuts, contrasting with the bond market's seemingly optimistic stance.

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