

Fed Easing and Tariffs
19 snips Aug 25, 2025
Ed Yardeni, Chief Investment Strategist at Yardeni Research, discusses the equity rally and the Federal Reserve's policy challenges amid a mixed labor market. Henrietta Treyz, co-founder of Veda Partners, shares insights on Congressional priorities and the upcoming tariff landscape as legislators return to work. Gennadiy Goldberg, Head of US Rates Strategy at TD Securities, offers analysis on interest rates following the Jackson Hole meeting, highlighting divisions within the Fed about potential cuts. Tune in for expert predictions on the economy's direction.
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Max The Dog: A Bull Market Indicator
- Ed Yardeni jokes his dog Max is a market indicator based on armrest position.
- The lighthearted bit underscores how market lore and personalities color conversations.
Jackson Hole Signaled A Fed Pivot
- Jay Powell signaled a shift away from "no rush" rhetoric, and markets heard a potential Fed put.
- Powell's omission mattered as much as his words, prompting markets to price easing hopes.
Tariffs Are Raising Durable-Goods Inflation
- Tariffs have lifted durable-goods inflation, stalling progress toward 2% PCE.
- That effect helps explain why headline inflation is stuck around 3% instead of resuming its decline.