
Lucas and Luna dissect the Federal Reserve's every move—from FOMC rate decisions and dot-plot projections to the arcane mechanics of open market operations. Each episode opens with a live data snapshot: the current fed funds rate, Treasury yield curve slope, and the latest reading on the Fed's preferred inflation gauge (PCE). Then they argue over what the data actually means. Should the market pri... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 124 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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The World Cup gave bars and restaurants a much-needed boost, but the Fed's Beige Book suggests consumers are flashing warning signs. In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack what the sports tourism surge really tells us about the broader economy—and wh... more
In Episode 123 of The Federal Reserve Podcast, Lucas and Luna dig into a surprising data point that has the Fed's attention: import prices from China hit their highest level since 2008, even as overall inflation is cooling. They explore how this one ... more
The June CPI report showed core inflation slipping slightly, but the Fed is watching a more stubborn measure: the supercore services index, which excludes housing. Lucas and Luna break down why the Fed is laser-focused on the cost of haircuts, auto r... more
China's import prices just hit their highest level since 2008, even as wholesale prices in the U.S. are falling. Lucas and Luna unpack why the Fed can't ignore this contradiction: when cheap Chinese goods get more expensive, the disinflationary force... more
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Two data-driven analysts dissect monetary policy and its market implications, focusing on rate decisions, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, yield dynamics, and the signaling from FOMC communications. Across episodes, they weigh hard data against market pricing, explore QT and balance-sheet dynamics, and examine how regional Fed voices influence the narrative. The cadence is distinctly analytical rather than punditry, making complex macro signals accessible for portfolio managers, corporate treasurers, and serious investors who want a clear framework for interpreting the next Fed move and its knock-on effects on markets. A standout trait is the rigorous, numbers-first approach that connects data releases to policy signals and asset pricin... more
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