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Markets

Quick Comments/What We’re Reading

Today's topics include detailing the reasons the neutral rate may now be higher, Fed officials' thoughts on inflation, El-Erian's thoughts on inflation targeting, the rising pile of debt, comparing valuations in the U.S. & EU, gas prices expected to rise, stocks to continue rallying?, office rents living in fantasyland, and SWIFT building CBDC platform... Read More

Markets

What Is Neutral?

The Fed said the economy is improving and inflation is higher than expected, yet they still want to cut three times this year. Why? They think the federal funds rate is very restrictive. The market is reacting to potential rate cuts as "cheaper money coming" and launching into record territory. We fear this easy money will produce more inflation down the road.... Read More