I find it interesting that the Fed is worried about price inflation from tarrifs.  Wouldn't that reduce demand, resulting in a weaker econcomy?  That would make the case to lower rates IMO.  I don't see how higher prices would raise demand causing prices to rise even further they way they did during the post-covid free money dump.  Ultimately, resolution of the coil on the TNX weekly chart will likely set the next trend in rates.

    PS, long time member, your work here is wonderful, thank you!

    thanks a lot jared95!

    Posted by matt on 2nd of Jul 2025 at 09:55 am

    thanks a lot jared95!

    Consumer Behavior:If buyers respond to

    Posted by kingpin15 on 2nd of Jul 2025 at 09:46 am

      • Consumer Behavior:If buyers respond to price increases by cutting back, demand drops. This is common with price-sensitive goods like electronics or apparel.
      • but Broad Impact:If tariffs affect widely used goods or inputs (like steel or oil), the price hike ripples through the economy.
      • Producer Pass-Through:Businesses often pass those higher costs onto consumers, inflating prices.
      • Sticky Demand:If demand doesn’t drop significantly, you may get sustained inflation—especially if wages rise to keep pace.
        You often see both effects simultaneously:
      • Prices go up → Inflation ticks upward
      • Consumers react → Demand softens

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