Short-Term Demands vs. Long-Term Goals: The Fed’s Balancing Act

What is the Fed, and why does Jerome Powell seem to have Wall Street on speed dial? This week, the “Henssler Money Talks” hosts unpack the power and purpose of the Federal Reserve—who runs it, who appoints them, and how their decisions ripple through everything from Treasury bonds to your credit card APR. We break down the rates the Fed actually controls and why those moves matter. Plus, if the Fed is supposed to be independent, why does it feel like politics—especially Trump’s calls for lower rates—are always lurking in the background?

Original Air Date: July 26, 2025

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