Powell’s September Rate Cut Looms—But Trump Demands Deeper Cuts?
Markets brace as Powell teases September move—while Trump pushes for aggressive cuts. Who blinks first?
Policy Tug-of-War
The Fed chair leans cautious—trimming just enough to avoid recession headlines. Trump? He wants rates slashed—yesterday. Thinks the economy needs rocket fuel, not bandaids.
Market Whiplash
Traders price in a quarter-point cut—maybe two if politics heat up. Bonds twitch, stocks eye new highs. Dollar weakness could send crypto flying—again.
Behind the Curtain
Powell’s data-dependent; Trump’s election-dependent. One watches inflation prints—the other watches polls. Guess which one moves markets faster?
Bottom line: Central bankers cut rates—politicians cut deals. Your portfolio? Left holding the bag—as usual.
