Should the Feds Lower Rates?

by Martin Armstrong Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and Donald Trump face off once again. The two have notoriously butted heads over interest rates, as Trump has accused the Fed of stifling economic growth by raising the cost of borrowing. …

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Dow Jones bounced off major trend-line, lower high expected before decline. Trump rings the bell at the NYSE, and stocks collapse after.

Dow jones Update Keep it simple. Bounced off major trend-line (text book) Lower high expected over the weeks before it lets go. Unless it simply lets go. pic.twitter.com/hfCoiv0HnG — The Great Martis (@great_martis) December 20, 2024 https://twitter.com/leadlagreport/status/1870078316029313153 …..and how do …

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Top approaching! The amount of wise guys calling for Bull Market to continue for 12 months or SP500 to continue to 7000 or higher is spiking! Small cap momo made a second lower high. NDX lows highest in a year. Pumpkin pie is ready.

Cattle lured in. My BS-indicator has moved into RED 😉 The amount of wise guys calling for Bull Market to continue for 12 months or SP500 to continue to 7000 or higher is spiking! Top is closing in! Not here …

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AI mentions remains high but dipped lower

AI mentions remains high but dipped lower Goldman pic.twitter.com/HjEpPQUCcw — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) October 11, 2024 Physics is more fun I guess. Physics is 😎 🆒️ pic.twitter.com/OfGOPBv28o — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) October 11, 2024

The rate cut boosts bank profits but fails to lower mortgage rates, while the US 30-year and 3-month yield spread edges up.

https://twitter.com/RJRCapital/status/1836734007062470665 US 30 Yr minus the 3-month pic.twitter.com/f1UqwiYV2Z — Michael J. Kramer (@MichaelMOTTCM) September 19, 2024 https://twitter.com/RJRCapital/status/1836735432463102043 hedge funds starting to hedge with short bonds ETFs Macro furus long bonds in shambles — Alessio (@AlessioTMAD) September 19, 2024 Cuts ✂️ …

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