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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2025 · 37 MIN

The Trading Floor: Trump vs The Fed - What You Need To Know

from Market Maker · host AmplifyME

What happens when a president hints at firing the Fed chair, markets spiral, and Elon Musk suddenly retreats from Washington?In this episode, Anthony and Piers dissect Trump’s headline-grabbing U-turn, the deeper implications for Fed independence, and why Tesla shares soared despite disastrous earnings.Plus, is a US-China trade thaw finally in sight and what could that mean for inflation and rates? Another high-stakes week in global markets made easy to understand for everyone.(01:58) Trump vs Powell: The Current State of Play(05:03) Why Does Trump Want Lower Rates?(06:19) Can Trump actually fire Fed Chair Powell?(09:53) How have Markets Reacted to this Idea?(15:19) The Most Important Story Isn't Trump(18:19) Why Fed Independence is Important(21:18) Is a Japanese and Indian Trade Deal Coming?(25:50) Elon Musk Turns Attention Back to Tesla(33:11) Handling Volatile Markets When Investing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What happens when a president hints at firing the Fed chair, markets spiral, and Elon Musk suddenly retreats from Washington?In this episode, Anthony and Piers dissect Trump’s headline-grabbing U-turn, the deeper implications for Fed independence, and why Tesla shares soared despite disastrous earnings.Plus, is a US-China trade thaw finally in sight and what could that mean for inflation and rates? Another high-stakes week in global markets made easy to understand for everyone.(01:58) Trump vs Powell: The Current State of Play(05:03) Why Does Trump Want Lower Rates?(06:19) Can Trump actually fire Fed Chair Powell?(09:53) How have Markets Reacted to this Idea?(15:19) The Most Important Story Isn't Trump(18:19) Why Fed Independence is Important(21:18) Is a Japanese and Indian Trade Deal Coming?(25:50) Elon Musk Turns Attention Back to Tesla(33:11) Handling Volatile Markets When Investing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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