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Why the Latest Economic Report is a Rorschach Test

Jun 14, 2024
35:24
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The podcast discusses the latest economic report, highlighting the S&P 500 hitting a record high and the GameStop guy owning 9 million shares. It also covers interest rates, inflation, job growth, and the implications for your wallet.
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Quick takeaways

  • Interest rates expected to remain steady until September, potential for rate cuts across the rest of the year.
  • Inflation holds at 3.3%, exceeding the Fed's 2% target, amidst positive job market growth.

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Federal Reserve Interest Rates and Market Expectations

The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates steady, as widely anticipated. Market expectations are now leaning towards a 71% probability of a rate cut by the September meeting. Analysts predict potential rate cuts across the remaining meetings this year, estimating benchmark interest rates to decrease by 50 to 75 basis points.

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