Investing Experts Historic day at the Fed with Danielle DiMartino Booth
Sep 16, 2025
Danielle DiMartino Booth, a Fed expert and publisher of the Daily Feather, shares her insights on recent Fed developments. She discusses the potential impacts of rate cuts and stagflation on the economy. Booth emphasizes the importance of focusing on the Fed's balance sheet and highlights how dividends are becoming crucial for investors. As pressures mount around rising unemployment and inflation, she elaborates on the need for a strategic approach to investing in these turbulent economic times.
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Historic Partisan Confirmation
- Danielle DiMartino Booth describes the historic, partisan confirmation of Stephen Myron to the Fed Board and its rarity.
- She notes the 48–47 Senate vote and the unusual speed and partisan nature of the confirmation.
Economic Despair Is Fueling Division
- Danielle warns the country stands on shaky economic ground amid rising anger and limited opportunity for younger Americans.
- She argues Fed officials must appreciate their role given net job losses and rising public worry about unemployment.
Watch The Dot Plot Closely
- Danielle expects multiple rate cuts this year and warns investors to watch dissent at the Fed closely.
- She advises focusing on the dot plot to see how many officials favor larger or earlier cuts.