76. The threat of future rate hikes has investors begging The Fed to rip-off the bandage now

  Welcome back to Milkshakes, Markets, Madness. This is our Monday “Peek at the Week” which is part of the additional weekly content usually available exclusively on YouTube. Stay tuned for more of our regular weekly YouTube content to start appearing on the podcast feeds. In the meantime, check out all the additional videos on our YouTube Channel, including a “Midweek Update” and our NEW “Madness Edition” episode. If you are new to the show please read the LEARN MORE section which follows the show description and chapter timestamps further below. On our website there is an embedded video above and an audio player at the bottom of the page RIPPING OFF THE BANDAGE Financial markets and the U.S. government have narrowly escaped a shutdown, but with a loaded week of critical economic data investors have plenty more to be anxious about. Threats of additional rate hikes loom over the market as the Fed’s “data dependent” forward guidance has left everyone guessing. Markets hate uncertainty and will be looking for hints from the data that will help determine the likelihood of another hike in October. Instead of waiting for a sign from the Fed, rip off the bandage now by tuning into “Peek at the Week” with Brent and Jon. https://youtu.be/9xBUjtHV2AM ————————————– PEEK AT THE WEEK (October 02, 2023) ————————————– “Peek at the Week” is a Monday video release that looks at the economic calendar for the upcoming week and discusses possible impacts on financial markets. *** More information about Milkshakes Markets Madness, and the hosts, can be found after the chapter timestamps below. *** ————— PULLING OFF THE BANDAGE Season 01, Episode 71 ————— 00:00 – “We got a bleeder” video intro 00:12 – How to navigate our channel 01:00 – Doubts, data, and budget deals 02:58 – Economic calendar 04:23 – Rate cut and data expectations 07:56 – Hawkish enough 08:44 – Taming animal spirits The Ultimate Weapon: https://youtu.be/86thtH6eVgo Taming Animal Spirits: https://youtu.be/hDBIjeNaptw More Pain Ahead: https://youtu.be/yjmw4OheMfs 10:14 – Wrap-up 10:37 – “Waiting in Vain” outro 10:50 – Disclaimer ——————— LEARN MORE ——————— Every week, Brent Johnson and Jon Kutsmeda invite you to share a laugh at their favorite Twitter tantrums, and the madness of financial markets. If you are tired of drawn out, jargon filled, boring financial podcasts, then tune in for Milkshakes, Markets, & Madness to enjoy the lighter side and off-topic discussions that include sports, politics, memes, travel, and whatever fun they find during the week. For anyone who is unfamiliar with our hosts,