Markets Dip Despite Surging Fed Rate Cut Hopes - Here’s Why Traders Aren’t Buying It

Wall Street's optimism hits a wall as major indices open in the red—even with the Fed poised to slash rates.
The Contradiction Unpacked
Traders are pricing in aggressive cuts from the Federal Reserve, yet stocks can't catch a bid. It's the classic 'buy the rumor, sell the news' play—just with more algorithms and less patience.
Rate cuts usually fuel rallies, but not this time. Markets smell weakness, not opportunity. The economy might be cooling faster than the Fed admits.
Closing Thought: Another day where fundamentals get outsourced to sentiment—because why let data ruin a perfectly good narrative?