Why the Fed’s Next Move Could Shock Markets

The Federal Reserve is entering a new era with inflation still sticky, interest rates elevated, and political pressure coming from every direction.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the difficult economy Kevin Warsh is inheriting as Fed Chair and why investors may not know whether to expect the inflation hawk of the past or the rate-cut advocate he has sounded like more recently.Also covered:Why the Fed may be pulled between political pressure for lower rates and policymakers worried about inflationHow interest rates influence spending, borrowing, and demand across the economyWhy mortgage rates moving closer to 7% could pressure the housing marketThe growing concern over U.S. deficits, debt service costs, and Social Security fundingWhy helping aging parents with money can create serious family conflictThe risks investors should consider around a massive SpaceX IPOWhy the AI chip boom may eventually create too much capacityHow past technology booms left behind valuable infrastructure after painful bustsWhy the next phase of monetary policy may be harder for the Fed and more important for investors than markets expect.