The Federal Reserve’s recent 50 basis point rate cut left experts divided.
Brad Bechtel of Jefferies pointed out that while the move was aimed at preventing a recession, the market’s reaction was underwhelming, likely because it had been partially expected.
During a press conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell expressed satisfaction with the rate cuts, hinting he supported a more aggressive stance to gain wider approval within the Fed.
His decision was influenced by the Beige Book report, which painted a gloomy picture of the U.S. economy.
Bond market expert Jeffrey Gundlach cautioned against aggressive easing but noted another rate cut could come later in the year.
Meanwhile, Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized Powell for acting too late, arguing more cuts are needed to support consumers.
The United States has rolled out a broad set of new import tariffs this week, targeting over 30 countries and economic blocs in a sharp escalation of its trade protection measures, according to list from WatcherGuru.
After a week of record-setting gains in U.S. markets, investors are shifting focus to a quieter yet crucial stretch of macroeconomic developments.
Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has issued a bold prediction on silver, calling it the “best asymmetric buy” currently available.
Fresh data on Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) — the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge — shows inflation ticked higher in May, potentially delaying the long-awaited Fed rate cut into September or later.