A Disturbance in the Force There Is!
Hmm troubling times these are. From the swamps of Dagobah I sense a great disturbance in the Force... er the economy! Former President Trump he is and again he speaks! Cut interest rates he demands of Chairman Powell. 'Always late he is!' says Trump. Patience young Padawan remember! 'Do. Or do not. There is no try.' But this... this feels more like a Sith Lord's decree than sound economic advice it does.
Eggs Down Jobs Up... A Trap Perhaps?
Eggs down 69% he claims? A curious number that is! Jobs up he boasts. Victory he sees. But beware the dark side for even in apparent triumph danger lurks. A balanced approach we must have. 'Fear is the path to the dark side.' And fear of inflation leading to rash decisions it can.
Tariffs: A Wretched Hive of Scum and Protectionism?
Tariffs a blunt weapon they are! Like swinging a lightsaber in a crowded cantina! Global markets they tremble. The Fed it pauses progress it seeks. But these tariffs a barrier they become. Inflation they could ignite. Complicated the picture becomes. 'Difficult to see always in motion is the future.'
Powell Stands His Ground He Does!
Chairman Powell he is wise. 'Well positioned to wait for greater clarity,' he says. A Jedi like response that is! Resisting the urge to react he is. Like a true Master he observes. But the tariffs? 'Significantly larger than expected,' he admits. A challenge even for the most seasoned economist this is!
The Market Speaks: Recession Fears Loom?
Treasury yields they fall. A sign of unease this is. Investors they worry. Recession they fear. Four rate cuts the traders predict! A bold prediction that is! But the market it speaks volumes. A careful eye we must keep. 'Judge me by my size do you?' Size matters not. Look at the fundamentals you must.
Deja Vu It Is! The Saga Continues...
Ah the familiar refrain! Trump and Powell at odds they are as they have been. Firing Powell Trump considered he has. A dangerous path that is! 'Luminous beings are we not this crude matter!' Respect we must have for the independence of the Fed. Inflation employment the Force must be balanced! A long way to go we have.
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pattyslick
Tariffs, a dark path they are. Protectionism, they breed.
dirtyfingers
A recession, I fear. Prepare, we must.
anggadigdaya
The Force, balance must be.
kattstu
Powell, a wise man he is. Patience, he must have.
motd
Cut the rates, he should. Or the economy, it will suffer!
plifter
Do. Or do not. There is no try.
kd22
Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering.