Sticky Money

Published on September 3, 2024 by Premium

Rate cuts are risk positive, but the portfolio rebalancing that occurs is through increased bond fund inflows rather than money market fund outflows. MMF assets have historically increased due to three factors: heightened risk aversion, an expanding Fed balance sheet, and higher interest rates. Current high short term interest rates are drawing steady inflows into MMF, but those flows typically remain even when rates are cut. The stickiness is likely due to MMFs being viewed […]

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