In this episode of Wealthion, Andrew Brill sits down with Dylan Smith, Vice President and Senior Economist at Rosenberg Research, to delve into the current state of the economy.




They discuss the signals of an impending economic downturn, the anticipated rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, and the broader implications of these changes for both investors and the general public. Dylan provides a detailed analysis of inflation trends, labor market shifts, and the potential political impacts on fiscal policy.




TIMESTAMPS:


00:00 - Powell's Next Moves


00:49 - Introduction of Dylan Smith


01:19 - Current State of Economy


02:24 - Economic Data Revisions


04:44 - Inflation and Interest Rates


05:48 - Unemployment Importance


07:21 - Labor Market Easing


08:17 - Interest Rates Discussion


09:15 - Political Implications


11:14 - Election Impact on Inflation


15:39 - CPI and PPI Expectations


17:13 - Rate Cut Hints


21:18 - Market Reactions


33:02 - Market Volatility Concerns


39:56 - US National Debt