Kitco News, Released on 3/21/24

Jeremy Szafron, Anchor at Kitco News, interviews David Rosenberg, Chief Economist & Strategist at Rosenberg Research & Associates, about the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting. Rosenberg scrutinizes the Fed’s approach to interest rates, inflation, and economic growth, offering his analysis on whether we are at a critical tipping point. He also provided insights into consumer demand, small business investment, and the potential for a looming debt crisis. Rosenberg provides an outlook on the financial markets as we navigate through an election year.

0:00 – Introduction
1:47 – Fed’s Rate Decision: No Surprises
2:42 – Inflation Trajectory and Market Reaction
3:42 – Consumer Demand and Economic Trends
5:03 – Supply Dynamics and GDP Forecast
6:22 – Inflation Concerns and Fed’s Strategy
7:39 – Risks of Over Tightening and Economic Impact
9:01 – Small Business Sector and Investment Trends
10:32 – Political Factors Affecting Fed Decisions
12:43 – Future Economic Outlook and Recession Possibility
14:09 – Closing Thoughts and Analysis

David Rosenberg is the chief economist & strategist of Rosenberg Research & Associates, an economic consulting firm he established in January 2020. He received both a Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Arts degree in economics from the University of Toronto. Prior to starting his firm, he was Gluskin Sheff’s chief economist & strategist. Mr. Rosenberg was also chief North American economist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in New York and prior thereto, he was a senior economist at BMO Nesbitt Burns and Bank of Nova Scotia. Mr. Rosenberg previously ranked first in economics in the Brendan Wood International Survey for Canada for seven straight years, was on the US Institutional Investor All American All Star Team for four years, and was ranked second overall in the 2008 survey.

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