Break the Fed

Break the Fed
The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board building is seen in Washington on March 16, 2022. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images
Steven Van Metre
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In what can be best described as a classic western showdown, on one side is the Federal Reserve, which is tasked with managing the monetary system, and on the other side are market participants, who want to keep the good times rolling. Both gunslingers came prepared, as the Fed is eager to show it can put an end to higher inflation, while the market participants believe that they can break the Fed’s will.

Steven Van Metre
Steven Van Metre
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Steven Van Metre, CFP, designs and manages unique investing strategies. He has a YouTube show where fans across the globe tune in to hear his thoughts on the global economy, monetary policy, and the markets.
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