Why the Fed acted: getting ahead of layoffs

The Fed aka The Federal Reserve finally cut interest rates. Papa Powell (aka fed chair Jerome Powell) announced this week the federal funds rate is cut by 50 basis points (which means .50%). This might not seem like much to consumers like us, but cutting it by .50% in one meeting is actually a pretty big deal. Normally, everyone would flip out over something like this and wonder if it means we’re in a recession or about to be, but this time, EVERYONE was anticipating it and prepared for it. The stock market is actually at a high today. The S&P 500 rose to a new high today topping the record set July 16th. It’s up 11% since from its low on Aug. 5 when recession panic peaked after the brutal July jobs report. This year, the S&P 500 is up about 19%, despite high interest rates and everything happening in the world this year. 

We explore economic indicators, the housing market dynamics, employment trends, and the Fed's dual mandate of balancing maximum employment with price stability. The conversation also touches on the political influences on monetary policy, the definition of inflation, and current market trends, providing listeners with insights into navigating the evolving economic landscape.

The Dot Plot: https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomcprojtabl20240918.htm

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