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Market Recap: Insights From Felix Zulauf, Sven Carlin, Cem Karsan, and EJ Antoni

Wealthion - Be Financially Resilient

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Fed Policy Shifts and Political Influence

  • EJ Antoni observes a correlation between shifts in Federal Reserve policy, economic forecasts, and the political landscape.
  • He points out that despite stable economic data, the Fed's tone and actions have changed dramatically, seemingly influenced by election outcomes.
  • Antoni expresses concern over the lack of empirical basis for these policy shifts, suggesting political motivations rather than economic indicators are driving decisions.
  • Initially, positive outlooks and rate cuts coincided with a particular candidate's decline in polls, followed by a return to more cautious forecasts and discussions of persistent inflation after the election.
  • This raises questions about the Fed's independence and its potential susceptibility to political pressures.
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