Cramer: S&P 500 Bottom Tied to Interest Rates, Not Geopolitics

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Jim Cramer discussed the potential bottom of the S&P 500 (SPY), noting that it may have occurred on March 30, driven primarily by interest rates rather than geopolitical events. Bond yields fell sharply after comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who indicated a pause on interest rate hikes despite rising oil prices. Cramer emphasized that the bond market's influence could stabilize stocks, particularly in vulnerable sectors like housing and banks. As earnings season approaches, Cramer remarked on the risks posed by ongoing inflation and geopolitical tensions, warning of potential weaker outlooks from companies.