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## As a Market Adjustment Starts, The Fed Intervenes to Save the Situation
*Investopedia Express Podcast, Episode 230 featuring Caleb Silver (March 17, 2025)*
*Posted on March 18, 2025, at 1:36 AM Eastern Time*
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Due to uncertainties in economic policy and tariffs, market mood reached a multi-year low last week, driving the S\&P 500 into adjustment territory. The Federal Reserve has been prompted to take action before this week’s critical interest rate meeting because widening credit spreads have raised concerns. Furthermore, if this is keeping you awake at night, we have six strategies to safeguard your assets. And surprisingly, a significant IPO is coming soon.
**Show Links:**
* [IPO Statistics](https://site.warrington.ufl.edu/ritter/files/IPO-Statistics.pdf)
* [Klarna Group PLC Filing](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2003292/000162828025012824/klarnagroupplcf-1.htm)
* [CME FedWatch Tool](https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html)
* [Understanding Credit Spreads](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/creditspread.asp)
* [This Week’s Market Expectations](https://www.investopedia.com/what-to-expect-in-the-markets-this-week-11696253)
