Rethinking Rate Cuts: Are We Fueling Inflation Or Controlling It? | Warren Mosler

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In this episode, Warren Mosler joins the show to discuss the counterintuitive impact of that Federal Funds rate, the impact of government spending, and the economics of trade and tariffs. We also delve into the shifting duration of US debt, whether deficits matter, and much more. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:41) Warren’s Macro Overview

(06:19) Understanding The Neutral Rate

(14:16) Fed Funds & Inflation

(21:14) Rate Cuts Are Cooling Inflation

(22:54) Ads

(25:02) Rate Hikes Are Stimulative

(27:32) Deficit Spending Is Money Printing

(28:27) Taxes & Government Spending

(31:56) The Effect Of Monetary Acronyms

(34:29) The K-Shaped Economy

(37:29) Zero Rate & Asset Bubbles

(39:05) Politics & The Oil Market

(41:29) Trump, Trade, & Tariffs

(49:41) Taxes, Unemployment, & Financing More Stuff

(56:38) Does The Deficit Matter?

(58:42) Impact Of Shifting Debt Duration

(01:01:14) The Bid For Duration

(01:04:57) Warren’s Trading

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