Markets Rally on Fed and Inflation News, But Unclear if Rebound Will Last
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Last week's news of unchanged Fed rates and slower inflation revived optimism, but unclear if rally signals bullish turning point.
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Leading gainers were property and commodities, though year-to-date performance remains mixed after summer selloff.
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Some analysts forecast rate hikes have peaked and advise buying, but others remain cautious on economic outlook.
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Market trends like S&P rebound are encouraging but need more confirmation of stabilization.
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Slowing growth forecasts and falling rate hike expectations add to case for optimism, but still premature to call end of slide.