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Why the Fed Can’t Save America | Chris Casey on Rates, Debt, Bonds & Inflation

Sep 4, 2025
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Chris Casey
Chris Casey, founder of Windrock Wealth Management, critiques the Federal Reserve's role in economic stability, arguing it has created more chaos than calm. He addresses the political entanglements affecting its independence and warns of America’s colossal $37 trillion debt as a looming crisis. Casey dissects the implications of potential rate cuts, cautioning that the next round of monetary easing could lead to rampant inflation. With a spotlight on bond volatility, he stresses the risks investors face in the current landscape.
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Fed's Track Record Is Counterproductive

  • Chris Casey argues the Fed has failed its mission and often worsens stability rather than providing it.
  • He calls the Fed a committee that acts like an arsonist who then becomes the fireman.
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Institution Matters More Than Chair

  • Casey says political affiliation of Fed chairs matters little; the institution drives outcomes.
  • He points out price levels and business-cycle variability worsened since the Fed's creation.
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Data Signals No Immediate Move

  • The Fed watches inflation (CPI/PCE), jobs, and GDP to fulfill its mandates.
  • Casey says current data plugged into a Taylor Rule suggests the Fed should 'do nothing.'
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