Weak Demand and the FED Raising Rates

Trickle-Down Economics Movement

We will continue to push forward our long held contention, a move towards Trickle-Down Economics is not positive for consumer demand and inflation.

The FED Hiking Cycle

What is the FED’s current approach, three points..

First, they are not fighting inflation
Second, they are trying to normalize returns between Savers and Speculators.
Third, they are trying to be in place to balance the craziness coming out of Washington which appears to be headed even higher.

The post below from an ING article on FXStreet this morning illustrates the dilemma the FED faces.