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A rate cut is (almost) here!

It’s nice to see a 5 again on the rate sheet, it’s been a while! The Fed meets this week (September 17th), and everyone’s waiting to see if we finally get a rate cut this year. Markets are betting on a 0.25% cut, with most expecting two or three by year-end. A big catalyst for […]

Powell Clears The Way for a Sept Rate Cut

Last week’s Jackson Hole conference gave us a clearer picture of where the Fed stands heading into September. Powell kept his tone cautious, acknowledging progress on inflation but stopping short of declaring victory. The message: they’re willing to cut rates, but only if the data keeps pointing the right way. Between now and the Fed’s […]

Job Numbers: Missed It by That Much

Indulge me in a quick rant. Knowing the jobs report is one of the Fed’s key data points for rate decisions… why didn’t they wait to meet after the July numbers came out? Delaying the meeting by one week could’ve changed the entire outcome. If the Fed had seen this report beforehand, there’s a good […]