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The Continued Appeal of Money Market Funds Amidst High Interest Rates

By Samir Al Khoury,

Investing in money market funds, which consist of short-term debt instruments with maturities of one year or less, such as treasury bills, certificates of deposit, commercial papers, and bank acceptances, remains highly attractive to investors. This preference is driven by the perennial investor quest for low-risk, high-return investments, akin to bonds. Currently, U.S. money market funds offer returns exceeding 5% for 1, 3, 6, and 12-month terms. This is competitive when compared to the returns of high-risk U.S. stock indices, such as the S&P 500 (14%), Nasdaq 100 (17%), Dow (2%), and Russell 2000 (-0.34%).

The positive momentum for these investments is expected to persist, especially in light of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s indications that interest rates will remain elevated for an extended period. Furthermore, the dot plot forecasts a 25 basis point reduction in interest rates this year, despite earlier expectations in March for three rate cuts. Current market sentiment anticipates the possibility of the Federal Reserve implementing two rate cuts this year.

From a technical perspective, the 3-month Treasury bond yield is trading in a horizontal pattern near the 5.40% level. The momentum for this short-term yield is bullish, as suggested by the relative strength index, which is presently at 53 points.

Please note that this analysis is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice.

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Zenfinex Global Limited is registered in the Republic of Seychelles with registration number: 8428731-1 and is regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles (license number SD092). Its registered office address is F20, 1st Floor, Eden Plaza, Eden Island, Seychelles.

Stochastic Africa (SL) Limited is a company registered in Sierra Leone with Company Number: SL270319STOCH05271 and is licensed by the Bank of Sierra Leone under license number BSL/SAL/2023 and with the registered office at 148D Wilkinson Road, Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Zenfinex Global LLC is a company registered with the Financial Services Authority in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines under registered number 138 LLC 2019. Its registered office is Hinds Building, Kingstown, Saint Vincent, and the Grenadines.

Zenfinex Limited is a company registered in England and Wales under registered number: 11077380. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under firm reference number 816055. Its registered office is 4th Floor, 4 Eastcheap, London, EC3M 1AE, United Kingdom.

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