Nominal GDP increased at an annual rate of 8.2% in Q3, after a 6% annualized rise in the previous quarter. These consecutive strong increases in nominal economic activity are the largest since 2022. Monetary policy affects nominal spending, and the Nominal GDP/Fed Funds rule suggests that the current monetary policy stance is "far too easy". GDP price Index +3.7%. Earth to Fed!
The US economy is currently facing a major energy shock, and the Federal Reserve needs to apply strategies designed for supply shocks. Yet, the Federal Reserve appears to be operating under the belief
Kevin Warsh's nomination for the position of Fed chair generated some unease and uncertainty on Wall Street. This wasn't because he was notably dovish or overly hawkish on monetary policy, but because
If you rely on the GDP estimates from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's team, the US economy is performing the improbable by growing well beyond its potential, despite two key sectors experiencing
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