US Economy Update: Are We Being Misled? The Great Melt-Up Will Strike The 🇺🇸
US Economy Update: Are We Being Misled?
Introduction: In this video, I want to make one thing clear from the start: we are being lied to about the US economy. Now, I’m not here to give you advice or suggestions; my purpose is to inform you about the games being played and the nonsense we’re being fed. This video will set the foundation for future ones that will explain why politicians and central bankers are doing what they’re doing and how you can position yourself to benefit or at least not fall behind.
The Federal Reserve's Claims: The Federal Reserve insists that the US economy is strong, the labor market is solid, and inflation is on a path to 2%. But don't just take my word for it; let me show you exactly what they said. Here's a clip from the NAB event that took place two days ago where a Fed representative stated:
"Our economy is strong overall and has made significant progress toward our dual mandate goals of maximum employment and stable prices. Labor market conditions are solid, having cooled from their previously overheated state. Inflation has eased, and we have greater confidence that it is on a sustainable path back to 2%."
Consumer Data Revisions: Now, let me tell you about something that really got me—recently, the government revised consumer data. And guess what? According to them, Americans have been making more money than originally thought, and they've been able to save more than previously reported. They revised the income and savings data higher. Here’s the clip where they explain this upward revision:
"Disposable personal income is now being estimated up, and spending was also revised upward. But income was revised so much more than spending that the savings rate actually came up."
So, in short, the revision paints a picture that we’re all richer than we thought. But the question is: how realistic are these revisions?
Revised GDP Data: You’ve probably heard that the government recently revised the GDP data for Q2 of 2024, claiming the economy was stronger than they originally believed. The interviewer in this next clip asks whether this revision gives a sense of security that we will avoid a recession. Here’s the response:
"GDP was revised upward somewhat, and yes, this gives a stronger sense of security that the worst outcomes might not happen."
Federal Reserve's Stance on Interest Rate Cuts: Another important point: the Federal Reserve will continue to cut interest rates, but more slowly. Powell stated that they’re not in a hurry and will base decisions on incoming data. He said:
"We will be guided by the incoming data. If the economy slows more than expected, we can cut faster. If it slows less, we can cut slower."
The big question for the upcoming November Fed meeting is what they’ll do. Powell mentioned they’ll decide based on two employment reports and one inflation report. If things go as expected, we might see two more cuts this year, totaling 0.5%.
My Take on the Situation: Now, I’m not trying to be cynical, but this whole situation is a disaster in my opinion. How are they making decisions based on data when the data is cooked? Everyone knows it’s rigged—it’s just a matter of how much it’s been manipulated.
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