Jay Powell & The "Good Ship Transitory" | Price Caps Proposed by Politicians | Huge Employment Revisions | US Dollar Breaking Down?

Jay Powell & The "Good Ship Transitory" | Price Caps Proposed by Politicians | Huge Employment Revisions | US Dollar Breaking Down?

Author: Derek Moore August 26, 2024 Duration: 43:17

Derek Moore and Jay Pestrichelli once again are here to break down the Jay Powell Jackson Hole statement and the market reaction including latest interest rate projections. Then they comment on the idea proposed by politicians of price caps and whether companies are making record profits based on net profit margins. Later they discussed the huge revision lower in employment number in the establishment survey and whether it's a big deal or now and why the difference between the monthly releases and the first preliminary annual revision. Finally, they discuss the positive of the US Dollar potentially breaking down for US companies and the latest in volatility markets.

 

Jay Powell Fed signals the time is now to change policy

The "Goodship Transitory" and Jay Powell

Fed funds interest rate projections

Whether the Fed raising or lowering interest rates made any impact

Huge first preliminary revision by 800k in the establishment employment survey

What Goldman Sachs cited for the reason in the revisions in data

Difference between the monthly employment numbers and these annual revisions

US Dollar index and how a lower dollar helps multinational US company earnings

Politicians are talking price caps and why those never work

Examining a few companies net profit margins to see if they are actually making record profits

Volatility markets including the VIX and VVIX

 

 

Mentioned in this Episode

 

Fastest Correction Ever? | VIX Index Collapse Post Spike | Will the Fed Push Back on a 50 bps Interest Rate Cut? | Latest Inflation Analysis and Soft, Hard, or No Landing?

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Derek Moore hosts Broken Pie Chart, a podcast that digs into the practical realities of managing money in a complex world. The name comes from the idea that traditional, rigid models for investing and planning often don't reflect real life. Each episode takes a specific concept-whether it's portfolio construction, market behavior, or preparing for retirement-and breaks it down into straightforward conversation. You'll hear clear explanations of economic trends and financial principles without the jargon, focusing on how these ideas actually impact personal and professional decisions. This isn't about hot stock tips; it's about building a durable understanding of how markets and the economy function. The goal is to provide listeners with a stronger foundation for their own financial choices, making seemingly opaque topics accessible and relevant. Tune in for a thoughtful, grounded perspective that challenges conventional wisdom and simplifies the complicated.
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