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Apr 18, 2025 The podcast dives into the critical importance of the Federal Reserve’s independence amidst political pressures. It spotlights recent U.S.-China trade tensions and how they impact companies like Boeing and Alphabet. A discussion on the dollar reveals its role as a reflection of national health. Listeners hear about the EU's strategic shifts in trade negotiations and the complexities of Congressional hurdles. The hosts sprinkle in humor about Easter plans while maintaining an insightful analysis of global market dynamics.
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Fed Independence Under Pressure
- The Fed's independence is critical, and political pressure is unlikely to make Powell lower rates prematurely.
- Trump may use rhetoric or move to scapegoat Powell, but forced removal is improbable before his term ends.
MAG7 Dark Cross Signals Bearish Trend
- The MAG7 stocks are in a "dark cross" bearish formation, signaling downtrends and negative future returns.
- Only 44% of S&P names have short-term momentum over long-term, indicating broad market weakness and bear market conditions.
Delisting China Raises Uncertainty
- The idea of delisting Chinese firms from U.S. exchanges is unprecedented and highly uncertain.
- This introduces a rare, high-uncertainty risk that investors cannot easily prepare for using traditional analysis.