– US equities led gains as the Fed cut rates, intl equities were flat to slightly down, Treasuries weakened, REITs underperformed, commodities mixed.
– Growth-and tech-oriented sectors outperformed amid rate cut optimism, while defensive sectors like staples/utilities lagged; small caps also gained.
– Emerging markets edged out developed non-US markets; Asia/EM posted modest gains while Europe was weighed down by mixed central bank signals.
– US fixed income fell after rate cut stoked inflation concerns, the dollar strengthened, gold rose, other commodities were mostly flat.


