Easy Money Returns as the Economy Teeters on the Edge

The Fed Just Flinched—Again Let’s not beat around the bush: the Fed is easing monetary policy because it has to. It’s not about “guiding the economy softly.” It’s about keeping this teetering clown show from collapsing outright. The Fed just dropped the target interest rate again—down another 25 basis points, putting us at a 4% upper bound. This marks five rate cuts since September 2024. That’s 150 basis points in 13 months. Think about that: every time the markets get wobbly or the job numbers stink, the Fed rolls out the cash cannon. Why does this matter? Because every time they cut rates, they’re basically saying the economy can’t survive on its own. It needs artificial life support—again. And just…