

Reacting to Jay Powell and the Fed
May 2, 2024
Economists Jonathan Pingle, Steve Englander, and Michael Feroli discuss the Fed's rate cuts, inflation, and the possibility of a US recession post Jay Powell's presser. They analyze the challenges of tight monetary policy, inflation management, and the economic outlook. The conversation also touches on unilateral intervention in FX markets, financial planning simplicity, job market struggles, and experiences at pretentious events and Michelin-rated restaurants.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Federal Reserve's Monetary Policy Challenges
02:40 • 5min
Analysis of Inflation, Stagflation, and Economic Slowdown with Some Basketball Banter
07:18 • 2min
Unilateral Intervention in Foreign Exchange Markets
09:12 • 15min
Exploring Simplicity in Financial Planning and AI's Future
24:37 • 2min
Challenges in Job Market and Retail Industry
26:13 • 5min
Experience at a Pretentious Event and Michelin-rated Restaurant Mention
31:35 • 2min