Will the Fed Cut Interest Rates Further: An Expert Responds
Howard Marks, co-founder of Oaktree Capital Management LP and a renowned investor, stated that there is no need to further lower current interest rates.
In an interview with Bloomberg Surveillance, Marks shared his views on Fed policies. He stated that he generally advocates for free markets, adding that Fed interventions are a way to control the price of money.
Explaining his views on the role of the Fed, Marks argued that interventions should be limited:
“I believe the Fed should mostly remain passive and only intervene if the economy is severely overheating and trending toward hyperinflation, or if it is severely stagnant and not creating jobs.”
Howard Marks stated that current economic conditions do not point to either of these two extremes, adding, “I don't think that's the case right now.”
Marks added that while interest rates may appear high compared to the last 15 years, they are historically low.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
You may also like
Zcash (ZEC) Value Rally and the Embrace of Privacy Coins: A Tactical Move in the Crypto World After 2025
- Zcash (ZEC) surged 652% in 2025 as privacy coins gained traction amid regulatory scrutiny and macroeconomic uncertainty. - Institutional adoption accelerated, with $58.88M investments from Winklevoss Capital and Reliance Global Group leveraging ZEC's hybrid privacy-compliance model. - Protocol upgrades like dynamic fee markets and NU6.1 governance, plus Grayscale's Zcash Trust ETF, boosted scalability and institutional trust. - Zcash's optional privacy framework positioned it as a "compliance-friendly" a

Itaú, Brazil's largest private bank, recommends allocating no more than 3% of assets to Bitcoin.
