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EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 24 MIN

Watch This Before September 16th

from The Minority Mindset Show · host minoritymindset

"The Federal Reserve Bank cannot fix the economy without causing pain somewhere."   This episode breaks down the decision the Federal Reserve faces on September 16th, caught between President Trump's demand for lower interest rates and a growing inflation problem. He explains why the average American is effectively poorer today than 12 months ago, even after factoring in raises.   Jaspreet Singh walks through how quantitative easing and quantitative tightening have shaped the economy since 2020, why new Fed chair Kevin Warsh's comments at Jackson Hole point toward rates staying higher for longer, and why this economic moment echoes the inflation crisis of the 1970s. He also explains why the Fed deliberately targets 2% inflation and how that policy affects investors differently than workers.   In this episode, you'll learn: The difference between the inflation rate falling and prices actually coming down How quantitative easing and quantitative tightening work, and how the Fed has used both since 2020 Why Kevin Warsh's comments at the Jackson Hole meeting signaled the Fed may keep rates higher or raise them The 1970s parallel: leaving the gold standard, an oil crisis, and interest rates that reached nearly 20% Why $40 trillion in national debt makes lower interest rates so appealing to the Trump administration Why this cycle is unusual, since inflation is a problem even though the economy is not in a recession Why the Federal Reserve deliberately targets 2% inflation instead of 0% How inflation benefits investors over workers, and why that makes becoming an investor matter   Keywords: Federal Reserve, interest rates, inflation, quantitative tightening, national debt, Kevin Warsh, monetary policy, investing, Jackson Hole, dollar devaluation   ✅ Register for my investing Workshop & get Market Briefs as a bonus:   Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------

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