Below are the Best REITs to Buy in March 2024. Just one day ago, there are news that US Federal Reserve (Fed) are unlikely to cut interest rates before June 2024. As a result of this negative news, stocks tumbled. The inflation rate is an important economic indicator that reflects changes in the general price level of goods and services. Inflation rate can impact purchasing power, interest rates, and investment decisions. The Federal Reserve (Fed) monitors inflation trends when making monetary policy decisions such as rising or cutting interest rates. As you can see from the chart below, the annual inflation rate in the United States fell back to 3.1% in January 2024, following a brief increase to 3.4% in December. This rate came in higher than forecasts of 2.9% which explains why the Fed preferred to hold back their interest rates cuts. While short term investors lament at the fall of stock prices, longer term investors see this as an opportunity...