September’s Fed rate cut signals economic weakness

September 2025

Amid tariff and debt risks, our co-CIO Chad Padowitz, warns that current conditions have historically preceded extended economic downturns. In a recent interview with Investor Daily, he notes:

“The weakness we are seeing now is not unusual and suggests investors should brace for a prolonged adjustment before conditions improve,”

Chad recommends short-duration assets, real assets and strong balance sheets to ward off tough times ahead.

Following the US Federal Reserve’s first rate cut since December and as discussions heat up around additional cuts, he has advised investors to consider what’s driving the pivot and how it might impact their portfolios.

“If rate cuts are driven by weakening economic momentum, financial system stress or policy intervention rather than economic strength, the broader negative implications are likely to outweigh the benefits of lower rates,” Padowitz said.

Read the full InvestorDaily article for more.

 

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