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MacroVoices #430 Jim Bianco: Rate Hike On Deck

May 30, 2024
01:09:00
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Jim Bianco, Founder of Bianco Research, discusses inflation, bond yields, precious metals, energy prices, and geopolitics. The podcast covers the potential for a rate hike, factors influencing energy prices, analysis of the presidential election's impact, Bianco Research services, market analysis, and commodities forecasts including uranium market expectations.
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  • Inflation is expected to hover around 3-4%, posing economic challenges.
  • Government spending fuels strong GDP growth, making lowering inflation difficult.

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Inflation and Rate Cuts Prediction by Jim Bianco

Jim Bianco discusses the inflation trend, highlighting that it bottomed around 3% a year ago. He anticipates it remaining around 3-4%, posing significant economic challenges. Regarding rate cuts, Bianco predicts a complex scenario, indicating that the Fed faces political pressures due to the upcoming election, making rate cuts unlikely before or after the election. He suggests that a rate hike could even be the next move, emphasizing the potential impact on economic policy.

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