How the Fed Really Works – What You’re Not Hearing in the Headlines with Brad Haines | 199

Who really pulls the levers behind U.S. interest rates? It's not just Jerome Powell—and it's not nearly as political as you might think. In this episode, Hannah Chapman, CFP®, APMA®, CRPC®, and Brad Haines, CFA®, FRM, and CIO of Juncture Wealth Strategies, go behind the headlines and into the structure, process, and influence of the Federal Reserve. Together, they decode current market headlines and economic shifts so you can become a more empowered investor. Learn how monetary policy actually works, why interest rate decisions take so long, and what it all means for your investments! Key Themes: How the Federal Reserve system is structured Why Jerome Powell doesn't act alone The mechanics of interest rate policy decisions Tariffs, inflation data, and the July FOMC meeting The importance of political neutrality in economic policy Connect with Brad here: Website: https://www.juncturewealth.com Email: [email protected] Connect with Hannah here: X² Wealth Planning Website: https://x2wealthplanning.com/ Expansive CEO: https://expansiveceo.com/ Hannah's Website: https://hannahrchapman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannah.chapman.cfp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannahchapmanfinancialadvisor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrchapman/