
Biden’s Disastrous Debate Accelerates Doubts Over Candidacy
Bloomberg Businessweek
Economic Indicators, Fed's Action, and Market Sentiments
The chapter analyzes the latest economic data showing easing inflation and increasing household spending, highlighting factors contributing to the inflation decrease and discussing conflicting signals in the labor market. It also delves into how bond traders perceive the Federal Reserve in light of the upcoming presidential election and discusses the impact of the recent debate on market sentiments, particularly around concerns regarding inflation post-election. The conversation touches on the rise in stock prices, potential effects of a Trump victory on inflation due to tariffs, and concerns about the concentrated stock rally in the tech sector, leading to a debate on diversification strategies in portfolios.