TikTok Trading and Federal Reserve Dynamics

This chapter explores the trend of young investors on TikTok using lawmakers' stock trading disclosures to shape their investment strategies, specifically focusing on Nancy Pelosi's trading activities. It examines recent insider trading scandals within the Federal Reserve, the potential influence on Jerome Powell's future, and the political implications surrounding Lael Brainard's candidacy for Fed Chair. Additionally, the chapter critiques the performance of past and current Federal Reserve leaders, raising concerns about accountability and effectiveness in economic policy.