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Why cut rates

[Torontojay]

If the US economy is so strong? Just keep rates the same as it is or else you might gain more inflation and a higher long term interest rate. It's not a coincidence that the 10 year is rising along with gold. 

This is why I believe it's one of 2 things: 

a) we are in a recession or very close to one or, 

b) the economy is booming which will cause more inflation and long term interest rates to go higher.

[DZtrader]

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[DZtrader]

Now that was hilarious! The old addage "better to keep quiet and thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt" very much comes to mind. Did you actually say   A. we are in a recession or very close to one or, B. the economy is booming which will cause more inflation and long term interest rates to go higher. Is that not the equivalent of saying I guarantee you, its

[Torontojay]

what a dum dum you are.  The mainstream narrative is that inflation falls back to 2% and stays there without causing a recession. I have often referred to this as immaculate disinflation. What I'm saying is that you either get a hard landing and inflation gets back to target or you don't get a recession but inflation trends above target. Do you remember the 1970's?  If

[jmkOttawa]

Neither of you have the crystal ball, and history does not always predict the future. The most we can do is share an opinion based on our belief and everyone has the right to an opinion, as far as I know. You can agree or disagree with each other but insulting each other or demeaning each other is toxic and makes this forum unhealthy. Give it a rest. It doesn't matter who is right or who is