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Let Them Eat Equities! The Economic Chickens Come Home to Roost, Feat. Luke Gromen

One of the best-known macro analysts breaks down last week’s Jerome Powell speech and whether it truly represents a new policy era for the Federal Reserve.

By Nathaniel Whittemore
Updated Sep 14, 2021, 9:51 a.m. Published Sep 2, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
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One of the best-known macro analysts breaks down last week’s Jerome Powell speech and whether it truly represents a new policy era for the Federal Reserve.

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  • Why stock price gains are unlikely to keep U.S. citizens satisfied with the economy for long

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