US markets and the economy are heading into uncharted territory
The Fed might cut rates despite a healthy economy and a weakening dollar
The Fed might cut rates despite a healthy economy and a weakening dollar

A cautious rate cut this week would maintain the US central bank’s flexibility

The Fed was right to cut rates given the downside risks to employment

Federal Reserve may need to begin asset purchases if short-term rates flare up again

The statistical blind spot could affect everything from interest rate cuts to investment decisions

Monetary policy is not meant to get as exciting as it has with the Trump administration’s attacks on the Fed

Plus the employment/growth puzzle