Powell, Politics & the Path of Rates: What the Fed Isn’t Saying

In this episode of ⁠The Torres Report⁠, host Todd M. Schoenberger sits down with José Torres, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers, for a deep dive into the Federal Reserve’s latest rate decision and what it really signals for markets. The Fed held rates steady amid record equity highs, uneasy bond markets, and rising political scrutiny of Chair Jerome Powell. José explains why a 25-basis-point move can still be interpreted as hawkish, how dissenting votes reveal growing uncertainty inside the FOMC, and why muted payroll growth complicates the inflation fight. The conversation also tackles Powell’s independence, the potential for political influence on future monetary policy, and whether a new Fed chair could reshape the outlook as soon as the next meeting. From balance sheet strategy and quantitative easing to geopolitics, tech earnings, and market volatility — this episode unpacks the forces driving the economy right now. 👉 Don’t forget to Like 📢 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👍 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Comment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💬 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔔 for more in-depth market analysis! 🔗 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://crosscheckmanagement.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠..⁠. 📧 Contact on Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 Follow us for real-time updates: LinkedIn: / crosscheck-media-llc Instagram: / crosscheckmedia Facebook: / crosscheckmedia 📢 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guests and hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CrossCheck Media or Biz Talk Today TV. All content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or investment advice. Viewers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence and consult with a licensed professional before making any financial decisions. A buyer-beware approach is always prudent. #FederalReserve #InterestRates #JeromePowell #MonetaryPolicy #FedDecision #EconomicOutlook #MarketVolatility #Inflation #BondMarkets #StockMarketNews #InteractiveBrokers #JoseTorres #ToddMSchoenberger #TheTorresReport #FinancePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.