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#JPMorgan executive Bob Michele said that the severe turmoil in the market at the Fed's May meeting could force an emergency rate cut. Giving signs that show similarities with historical crises, Michele said, "They don't have the luxury of waiting until the May meeting." He defended the Fed's quick decision-making.
JPMorgan's global head of fixed-rate products Bob Michele said that the US central bank #Fed may have to make an emergency rate cut before the May meeting due to bad conditions in the market.
Speaking to Bloomberg, Michele noted that the chaos that has been going on in the market since last week is extremely severe, and that it is following behaviors similar to unexpected crises such as stock market activities in 1987, financial crises in 2008 and the pandemic turmoil in 2020.
Recalling the Fed's rapid interest rate cut closure in previous crises, Michele stated that current market conditions may also require a similar intervention, and therefore the Fed cannot wait until May to cut interest rates. Michele said, “They don’t have the luxury of waiting until the May meeting.”
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell stated in his latest public statement that there was no need to rush to cut interest rates. Powell had outlined that they would compromise on the goal of bringing inflation down to 2 percent. Michele, on the other hand, argues that this stance by the Fed is far from freedom and that it is not possible for them to insist on not cutting interest rates until the meeting to be held on May 7:
“They are talking about long and continuous delays (during the time required to display monetary policy). In other words, they are saying, ‘Let’s wait until the crash, then respond, then wait for the expense of these delays again.’ I don’t think this is economical at all.”
The probability that the Fed will cut interest rates in May has started to be priced in at over 40 percent in the markets today.
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a cautiously measured assessment of the current economic landscape, emphasizing a data-dependent approach moving forward. He noted that the Fed will pause further rate actions to better assess economic conditions, highlighting that recent trade tariffs are likely to exert upward pressure on inflation. While long-term inflation expectations remain stable, Powell acknowledged that progress toward the 2% inflation target has slowed and inflation continues to hover slightly above this threshold.

Powell stressed that although inflation has declined significantly and unemployment remains near maximum employment levels, the dual risks of rising inflation and unemployment persist. He pointed out that recent tariffs have had a greater economic impact than anticipated and that the full consequences of these trade policies, particularly those tied to the previous administration, will become clearer over the next year.

Uncertainty remains high, with business investment and consumer sentiment reflecting cautious optimism amid policy unpredictability. The Fed is closely monitoring discrepancies between hard data and soft survey indicators, noting that public dissatisfaction with the economy is closely tied to the lingering effects of past inflation spikes. Despite this, Powell reaffirmed that the current monetary policy stance is appropriately calibrated—moderately restrictive and allowing for flexibility.

Addressing concerns about conflicting policy objectives, Powell clarified that the Fed currently sees no direct conflict between its dual mandate of price stability and maximum employment. However, should such a conflict arise, the central bank will carefully evaluate the timeline and tools required to return to both targets. He reiterated the Fed’s independence, commitment to its mandates, and the importance of not rushing decisions in the face of elevated uncertainty. Housing market pressures are expected to persist due to constrained supply, and the Beige Book remains a key tool for understanding regional economic dynamics.#JeromePowell #economy #Fed #PowellRemarks #DiversifyYourAssets

The Fed just sent a message louder than a market crash. **Here’s what you missed—and what it means for your money.**

### **💥 THE FED’S UNSPOKEN WARNING**
🔹 **"Stability at all costs"** — Powell’s new mantra.
🔹 **Inflation cooling (2.5%-2.8%) but still too hot** — the 2% target remains out of reach.
🔹 **"No rush" on rates… but the Fed’s finger is on the trigger.**

### **🌪️ THE HIDDEN MESSAGE**
This wasn’t just talk. It was a **veiled promise**:
✅ **If markets spiral, the Fed WILL step in.**
✅ **Tariffs, volatility, global chaos? They’re watching.**
✅ **A major policy shift could be coming—liquidity injections, rate cuts, or worse.**

### **📈 WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU**
**Short-Term:**
⚠️ **Neutral but tense** — avoid reckless bets.
⚠️ **Hawkish undertones** — don’t assume rate cuts are guaranteed.

**Long-Term:**
💡 **Stay disciplined** — chase strength, not dips.
💡 **Prepare for Fed intervention** — they’ll backstop the economy, but not your portfolio.

### **🔥 THE BOTTOM LINE**
Powell just drew a line in the sand: **The economy *will* stay stable—even if markets, jobs, or global trade start cracking.**

**❓ What’s your move?** **Playing it safe? Or positioning for chaos?**

**🔁 REPOST if you think the market’s underestimating Powell’s warning!**
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