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Thoughtful Money with Adam Taggart

'Buy Everything!' Says Wall Street As Fed Signals 3 Rate Cuts Are Coming | Axel Merk

Dec 14, 2023
In this podcast, Adam Taggart talks with finance and investing expert Axel Merk about the recent announcement by the Federal Reserve and its implications on the market. They discuss the lack of clear strategy from the Fed, the risks of cheap capital, and the uncertainties surrounding the job market. They also delve into the investment outlook for precious metals, the possibility of higher yields, and the importance of investing with caution and independent financial preparation.
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Quick takeaways

  • The current decision-making approach by the Fed committee has shown negative implications in the past, emphasizing the need for a clear strategy and framework.
  • The lower rates and potential rate cuts signaled by the Fed increase the value of gold, while silver's performance may depend on global economic conditions and industrial use.

Deep dives

The Fed's policy may lead to a hard landing

The speaker believes that the economy is slowing down and unless the Fed is ready to ease aggressively, a hard landing is likely.

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