Let's talk more about the Fed and what's at stake today. Joining us on the phone is Alan Blinder, former Federal Reserve vice chair and Princeton professor. Allan, it's great to have you.Thanks for joining us this morning. >> Thank you. >> Uh so this consensus idea of a hawkish cut, minimal commitment to further cuts, you got any problem with what the street expects at least.>> I don't. I often do actually as you probably remember from past appearances, but in this case I don't. I think it makes perfect sen ...

The Federal Reserve is set to announce its next interest rate decision on December 10, a meeting that comes amid unusual uncertainty. With official economic data releases disrupted by the government shutdown, policymakers are relying on older reports and private surveys to gauge the health of the economy. ...

How are you viewing this Fed rate cut coming up or the expected Fed rate come coming up. It seems like it's all but certain, but certainly we don't know for a fact that it's going to happen. Just 90% chance according to the CME.Is it going to be a hawkish cut or a dobish cut and how much does that matter for the market at least from now until the end of the year. >> Yeah, I think tomorrow, you know, it's very likely. I think there has been a lot of back and forth uh from market pricing for the last couple o ...

Federal Reserve Policy & Market Reaction - The market had priced in a 25 basis point cut, with expectations inching towards more cuts later in the year and in 2026 [2] - The Federal Reserve's dual mandate appears fairly balanced [5] - The stock market and 10-year yield closed flat following the Fed's decision [6] - Rates decreased by approximately 10% in the two months leading up to the decision [8] Investment Strategies & Market Sentiment - Waiting for the Fed's actual rate call to buy stocks is considered too late by hedge funds and major institutions [10][11] - A durable rally typically requires the Fed to cut rates well below neutral levels [12] - The rally observed has largely been in anticipation of the rate cut [13] - Gold has increased by 11% alongside a significant rise in the stock market over the last three months [7] Future Outlook & Dissent - Expectations regarding future policy changes rapidly [9] - As May 2026 approaches, when Powell's term ends, the Fed may become more dovish [9] - Seven individuals called for no cut [8]