Fed FOMC Meeting December 2025 - My Take

This week, all eyes are on the FOMC: will they deliver a third straight rate cut, how worried are they about the softening jobs market, and will the latest tame inflation data let them signal more easing in 2026 or hint at a pause? Join us live for a clear breakdown of what the Fed says and, more importantly, what it means for your portfolio, borrowing costs, and the next leg for markets.

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00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Fed's Decision
01:20 Details of the Fed's Rate Cut and Market Expectations
03:22 Inflation and Labor Market Concerns
07:20 Impact of AI on the Economy and Job Market
09:48 Fed's Reserve Management and Interest Rate Control
12:31 Future Projections and Powell's Departure
24:39 Q&A Session and Community Interaction
37:50 Introduction to REITs
39:40 Analyzing the FSE Europe Real Estate REIT
44:05 Value Stocks Performance
49:41 Money Market Funds vs Bonds
58:33 The Role of Quants and Analysts in Banks
01:04:38 Predictions for 2026
01:10:56 Impact of Bank of Japan's Monetary Policy
01:14:15 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events

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