Jeremy Siegel: The Fed's 'dovish take on a hawkish cut' indicates a change in stock market leadership.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 16 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Federal Reserve's Impact on Stock Market: The Federal Reserve's recent policy meeting suggests a supportive environment for the stock market as it shifts focus from large tech companies to other sectors.
End of Quantitative Tightening: Fed Chair Jerome Powell announced the conclusion of quantitative tightening, initiating a phase that resembles quantitative easing with plans for monthly Treasury bill purchases of $40 billion.
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Wall Street analysts forecast XLF stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for XLF is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
