News alert: Fed acts normal
Summary
Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong discuss the Federal Reserve’s unanimous decision to raise interest rates, framing it as a "declaration of independence" from President Trump’s pressure for lower rates. They analyze the hawkish dot plot and Kevin Warsh’s communication strategy, noting that the move has alleviated market fears regarding central bank credibility. The episode also explores whether US bond yields have peaked, concluding that structural forces like inflation and fiscal spending keep upward pressure on the 10-year Treasury. Finally, the hosts share their "Long Short" picks: Rob is l…
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Intro: Fed raises rates, Trump reacts
Hosts introduce the 'normal' news
Details of the unanimous rate hike
The dot plot and hawkish signals
Kevin Warsh's communication style
Market expectations and Jackson Hole
CPI vs PCE inflation data
Bond market reaction and positioning
Fed independence and 10-year yields
Drivers of rising bond yields
Trump's comments on interest rates
Outlook: Have yields peaked?
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