Jerome Powell Looks Sad as Markets Brace for Cuts

⚖️ One Fed Seat, Big Market Moves

The Fed’s independence is being tested as political pressure collides with economic reality. With one governor out, the balance of the board could tilt dovish — and markets are already pricing in not just a September cut, but more to follow.

It’s a clash of forces: falling Treasury yields vs. rising inflation risks, job market soft spots vs. political shifts, and short-term expectations vs. long-term credibility.

📊 From bond markets to housing, and from inflation pressures to Fed politics, KP breaks down how one seat could ripple through jobs, rates, and your money.

Episode Highlights:
00:00 – Why one Fed governor matters more than you think
02:10 – Bond market reaction: 2-year vs. long-term yields
05:12 – Fed independence under pressure: politics vs. policy
08:25 – Jobs, inflation, and the Fed’s tough choices
12:00 – Housing implications if cuts arrive sooner
15:20 – Market psychology: how traders price in dovish shifts
18:05 – What history tells us about Fed credibility
20:45 – KP’s take: the long-term risks of short-term politics

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