Do You Know How The Fed Cuts Interest Rates?
Posted September 24, 2024
You will have heard that the Fed reduced the Federal Funds Rate by 50 basis points last week. But do you know HOW the Fed
Tag Archives: Interest rate cuts
Why The Fed Will Cut Interest Rates Next Week
Posted September 12, 2024
On August 23rd, during his speech at Jackson Hole, Fed Chairman Powell said: “Overall, the economy continues to grow at a solid pace. But the
Slowing Income Suggests Economic Weakness Ahead
Posted May 15, 2024
A slowdown in the growth of Disposable Personal Income is pointing to economic weakness ahead. Disposable Personal Income growth is slowing and is likely to
Large Budget Deficits Won’t Push Up Interest Rates
Posted February 11, 2024
Many people are concerned that the government’s large budget deficits will drain Liquidity and drive up US interest rates. This video explains why they won’t.
Banking Crisis, Recession May Drive Stocks Higher
Posted March 27, 2023
Since the previous Macro Watch video on March 15th, the Systemic Banking Crisis of 2023 has spread and forced an abrupt adjustment to Monetary Policy.
Recession or Depression?
Posted March 15, 2020
The United States economy will almost certainly fall into Recession this year because of the Coronavirus. The outcome, however, could be very much worse than that.
The Fed Considers Buying A Wider Range Of Assets
Posted March 7, 2020
On March 1st, Macro Watch uploaded a video entitled “Thoughts On The Coronavirus”. That video warned Macro Watch subscribers to be prepared for the Fed
Thoughts On The Coronavirus
Posted March 1, 2020
In the Macro Watch video uploaded today, I share my thoughts on the Coronavirus. How long it is likely to last. How it has impacted
Recommended Interview: How Much Will The Fed Print This Time?
Posted December 24, 2019
I recently had a particularly interesting conversation with Cris Sheridan of Financial Sense Newshour. I highly recommend it. The topic? The most extraordinary Monetary
Expect More Rate Cuts
Posted September 29, 2019
Credit Growth in the United States has been the most important driver of economic growth for decades, so it is important to monitor it closely. If
Interview: The Future Of Monetary Policy
Posted September 19, 2019
I recently discussed the future of Monetary Policy with Hunter Thompson, the host of the Cash Flow Connections podcast. It was an interesting and timely conversation.
The Fed Is A Hostage Of The S&P 500
Posted June 24, 2019
The S&P 500 closed at a record high last week, while Gold hit a five-year high. Stocks and gold spiked because a very rapid slowdown in
Looser Monetary Policy Will Be Required
Posted April 25, 2019
As recently as 1969, US savings were sufficient to fund all US debt. How things have changed. Last year, the US had only enough savings to finance
Expect Fed Rate Cuts This Year
Posted April 11, 2019
Credit Growth drives Economic Growth. But the United States doesn’t save enough to finance all that it borrows. It hasn’t for a very long time. To finance