HFR Podcast: Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist at New Century Advisors

Claudia Sahm, who has developed the Sahm Rule recessionary indicator, discusses the outlook for the U.S. economy and the Fed’s decision-making process.

Key takeaways from this conversation:

• The US economy is slowing down, but it is not in a recession yet.
• The Sahm Rule, a recessionary indicator, suggests a recession, but it has limitations and may overstate the cooling off in the labor market.
• The Federal Reserve should be proactive in its policy and start cutting interest rates to support the economy.
• Geopolitical tensions and the unwinding of the yen carry trade can impact the Fed’s decision-making.
• The Fed has been navigating unprecedented disruptions and policy responses, and the exit strategy may be messy

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