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Deficit Spending Will Send S&P 500 To 6,000 And Beyond | George Robertson & Mel Mattison on the True Risk-Free Rate and The Fed's Control of The Treasury Market

Forward Guidance

CHAPTER

Navigating the Fed's Influence on Yield Curves

This chapter examines the Federal Reserve's role in shaping interest rates and the yield curve, debating its control versus market dynamics. It discusses the implications of government deficits, mortgage-backed securities, and the historical commitment to home ownership in maintaining economic stability. The conversation ultimately questions the accuracy of traditional economic models in forecasting risk-free rates, highlighting recent discrepancies between predicted and actual Treasury yields.

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