60. The Fed prepares a kill shot for a bucking bull market that refuses to die

  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 TAMING ANIMAL SPIRITS After the pause heard ’round the world Fed chairman Jerome Powell has a chance to drive the dagger even deeper on Thursday during a town hall speech. The recent Fed policy decision to hold-off on an additional rate hike was in line with expectations, but the “hawkish” tone was not and put markets in the red. Will Powell show mercy and allow the bleeding to stop or will he deliver the kill shot that finally ends the bucking bull market which has been thwarting his attempts to bury inflation? Join the Milkshakes Duo for a “Peek at the Week” and the upcoming data that could influence whether Powell goes berserker or shows benevolence in his speech on Thursday. https://youtu.be/hDBIjeNaptw ————————————– PEEK AT THE WEEK (September 25, 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. *** ————— CHAPTERS ————— 00:00 – Northman “Berserker” video intro 00:13 – How to navigate our channel 00:55 – Weekly economic calendar 01:39 – Fueling Fed speculation 05:22 – No love for the doves 07:37 – Taming animal spirits More Pain Ahead: https://youtu.be/yjmw4OheMfs 11:22 – Update on Brent’s put options 14:03 – Wrap-up 14:47 – Pearl Jam “Animal” teaser outro 15:06 – 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, or new to the Dollar Milkshake Theory, please visit the