Federal Reserve & Interest Rate Policy - A Federal Reserve committee is scheduled to discuss a potential interest rate cut [1] - The market anticipates the Fed will likely reduce interest rates, with debate focusing on a 025% or 050% cut [9][14] - The President advocates for more aggressive rate cuts to stimulate the housing market and overall economy [9] - The Fed's primary objectives are to maintain employment levels and control inflation [10] Key Personnel & Board Dynamics - Lisa Cook's position on the Fed board remains uncertain due to legal challenges following President Trump's attempt to dismiss her [1][3] - Steven Myron is expected to be confirmed to the Fed board, potentially influencing the upcoming meeting [2] - The composition of the Fed board, consisting of twelve members, plays a crucial role in deciding monetary policy [10][13] Economic Indicators & Concerns - The job market shows signs of weakening, with a rising proportion of long-term unemployed individuals [10][11] - Inflation remains a concern, creating a dilemma for the Fed as rate cuts to stimulate the job market could exacerbate inflationary pressures [11][12] - There's a notable trend of "no hire, no fire" among companies, leading to fewer entry-level job opportunities, particularly affecting recent college graduates [15][16][17] - Youth unemployment, specifically among Gen Z, is reportedly high, potentially reaching 105% [15]

What To Look From The Fed’s September Meeting https://t.co/pa2VqqikCR https://t.co/c3f0dYVhf5 ...

Gold Market Outlook - Gold has experienced a stunning run, attracting attention [1] - A downside correction risk exists due to gold's volatility [2] - The US Federal Reserve's easing path and steady rates from the European Central Bank are key drivers [2] - Broader debasement of trade may support gold prices [3] US Dollar and Economic Factors - Tariffs impact financial flows, affecting the "exorbitant privilege" of the US [4][5] - This can lead to higher borrowing costs in the US and pressure on the Fed to lower rates [5] - The dollar index is down about 10% year to date [8] - A greater fragmentation of the global liquidity machinery is foreseen, potentially weakening the dollar [12][13] Investment Strategies - Gold historically performs well in an easing environment and during stock market corrections [7] - Diversification into gold is increasing [7] - Gold miners are more speculative investments compared to physical gold ETFs [14]

Canada’s currency is poised to benefit from a smaller interest-rate gap with the US as the nation’s central bank nears the end of its monetary easing cycle while the Federal Reserve gears up for multiple cuts https://t.co/I3Cycl92iE ...

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JUST IN: JPMorgan expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25bps next week. https://t.co/1FXhmyknhM ...

Relationship Dynamics - The Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department's relationship is being complicated further [1] - The relationship between the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department is described as "longtime frenemies" [1] Political Influence - Trump is a factor complicating the relationship between the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department [1]

Under surveillance this morning, the race to replace Fed Chair Jay Powell. I'm not really sure what the Federal Reserve is looking at, because thus far we've seen very little, if any, price pressures from the tariff. We are getting the process underway.Obviously, it's going to be President Trump's decision and we're not in a rush. There's a long, long list. And like I said, there's some great candidates.So here's the latest this morning. The US Treasury Secretary Scott Benson, looking to expand the list of ...