Talk Your Chart | The Case For (and Against) a Fed Cut | Ep. 71
In Episode 71 of Talk Your Chart, Marcos and Brett debate whether the Fed should cut rates. Marcos argues the economy is strong enough to hold steady, while Brett makes the case for easing. Plus, they explore what a potential cut could mean for long-term rates, stock performance, and whether the Fed should even be setting interest rates at all.
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