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Sep 17, 2026, 7:50 AMMarkets and Monetary Policy

Tom Lee Says ‘Face-Ripping’ Rally Is Delayed After Fed Decision

Fundstrat research chief Tom Lee says his predicted “face-ripping” rally is delayed, not canceled, after taking a positive view of the Fed’s rate decision.

A compressed spring strains beneath an interest-rate dial, symbolizing Tom Lee’s delayed market rally.
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Summary

Tom Lee, Fundstrat’s head of research, said the “face-ripping” market rally he predicted has been delayed rather than abandoned. MarketWatch published the report on September 17, 2026, after Lee put a positive interpretation on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision.

The available feed summary provides limited detail. It does not identify the Fed’s specific action, the market or assets covered by Lee’s forecast, a revised timetable, or supporting figures, limiting investors’ ability to assess the call.

Positives

  • Lee maintained that his predicted rally was delayed rather than abandoned, preserving his positive market outlook.
  • Fundstrat’s head of research interpreted the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision positively.
  • The rally forecast remained intact in Lee’s account rather than being withdrawn.

Risks & concerns

  • Lee acknowledged that the predicted rally had been delayed.
  • The feed summary did not disclose the Federal Reserve’s specific interest-rate action.
  • No revised timing, market scope, asset targets, or supporting figures were provided in the available text.
Primary sourceMarketWatch.com - Top Storieshttps://www.marketwatch.com/story/tom-lee-says-the-face-ripping-rally-he-predicted-is-merely-delayed-16933e30?mod=mw_rss_topstories
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