Fed Chair Should Cut Rates If Market Does Well, Trump Says

Economic Messaging and Market Reactions - The president is concerned about interest rates and is meeting with potential Fed chair Rick Rieder, indicating a struggle to influence market behavior as desired [1] - The president's attempts to communicate positive economic news to traders have not aligned with the Federal Reserve's and traders' perspectives on the broader economy, which shows warning signs [2] - The president's economic messaging has been complicated, as he tries to create a narrative that may not be sustainable in the long term [3] Public Perception vs. Economic Indicators - The president's team aims to focus on affordability and pocketbook issues that resonate with voters, but the president remains fixated on metrics like the stock market that may not reflect the average person's experience [4] - While the stock market may be performing well, the general public is facing challenges such as rising rent, housing affordability, and increased grocery bills, which have risen by 25% compared to a couple of years ago [5]