The Rate Cut Reality Check. What Powell's Pivot Means for Your Paycheck and Portfolio

THE 2025 ECONOMY & JOB MARKET by T. Smith

S01 E19
09:29
Episode notes

Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. This is not financial advice. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor before making major financial decisions.

Key Topics Covered

🎯 What Powell Actually Said (And Why It Matters)

  • Powell's Jackson Hole signals: "downside risks to employment are rising"
  • Market reaction: Rate cut probability jumped from 67% to 88%
  • Fed Governor Waller's recent statement supporting cuts

📊 The Shocking Job Market Data

  • July jobs: Only 73,000 added (expected 110,000)
  • Massive revisions: May cut from 144,000 to 19,000, June from 147,000 to 14,000
  • 3-month average plummeted to 35,000/month (down from 168,000 earlier in 2025)

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