Macro Tuesdays with Fexingo: Weekly Economic News, Policy, and Market-Moving Data

The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent in July, but the jobs market is showing signs of strain: job openings have slipped to 7.36 million, payrolls dipped, and initial claims have eased. In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into the paradox of a labor market that's cooling but not collapsing. They look at the gap between openings and hires, what the quits rate is telling us, and why the Fed — even with Chairman Warsh talking about inflation — is still anchored on the employment side of its mandate. With core PCE running at 3.3 percent annually, the tension between price stability and maximum employment is front and center. Could the Fed be forced to choose? And what would that mean for the 2026 slowdown? If you've ever wondered why the jobs report feels one way but the vibes feel another, this episode gives you a clear lens. Packed with real numbers and a practical framework for reading the labor market, it's a smart listen for anyone trying to make sense of the economy right now.

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Why do stocks hit record highs while small caps and the labor market soften? Lucas and Luna explore the K-shaped recovery that defines 2026. With the S&P 500 at 7,712, up 0.8 percent on the week, and the Russell 2000 down 0.8 percent, the divide is stark. Lucas explains how the July jobs report, which lost 23,000 nonfarm payrolls, contrasts with wage growth and a 4.1 percent unemployment rate. They debate whether this signals a structural shift or just a temporary quirk, and what it means for the Fed's next move. Luna brings up the latest JOLTS data, showing openings fell to 7.36 million, and they discuss how mega-cap tech and rate-sensitive small caps are living in different economies. This episode also touches on the yield curve, with the ten-year at 4.72 percent, and why the Fed, with rates at 3.63 percent, faces a tough call. If you've ever wondered why the headlines say one thing but the market does another, this is for you.

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This week on Macro Tuesdays, Lucas and Luna dig into the Fed's new communication strategy under Chairman Kevin Warsh. With core PCE running at 3.3 percent annually, Warsh's push for a 'quieter' central bank is more than a style shift—it's a signal. They unpack how his recent comments, paired with Cleveland Fed President Hammack's call to act, are reshaping market expectations. The hosts examine why the Fed is moving away from forward guidance as a tool, what that means for the ten-year Treasury yield at 4.72 percent, and how investors should interpret policy without the usual breadcrumbs. Along the way, they touch on the fading reliability of the dot plot and the growing influence of fiscal policy on rate decisions. If you're trying to read the Fed's next move, this episode is your field guide.

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In this episode of Macro Tuesdays, Lucas and Luna dive into the Treasury's plan to fund bond buybacks by tapping the nearly $1 trillion Treasury General Account — a move that has drawn skepticism from investors like Stanley Druckenmiller. They explain what the TGA is, why the Treasury might use it, and the potential ripple effects for liquidity, inflation expectations, and the Fed's balance sheet. With the ten-year yield at 4.67 percent and core PCE at 3.3 percent annually, the hosts connect this fiscal tactic to the broader bond market and the Fed's next moves. They discuss the risks: is this stealth QE? Could it undercut the Fed's inflation fight? And what does it mean for your portfolio? Tune in for a clear-eyed look at a complex policy maneuver that could shape markets into 2027.

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On this episode of Macro Tuesdays, Lucas and Luna explore a surprising shift in the Fed's playbook: why the dollar's strength has become a bigger concern than inflation itself. With core PCE running at 3.3 percent annually and the Fed funds rate stuck at 3.63 percent, the hosts break down how the greenback's rise is tightening financial conditions globally, complicating trade, and putting the Fed in a bind. They dig into the Treasury's recent bond buyback plans, the potential use of the General Account, and what a stronger dollar means for emerging markets and U.S. exporters. A must-listen for anyone trying to understand the Fed's next move.

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The Treasury is dusting off its buyback program, and the bond market is getting nervous. In this episode of Macro Tuesdays, Lucas and Luna unpack the mechanics of Treasury buybacks, the chatter around tapping the Treasury General Account for nearly a trillion dollars, and why critics like Stanley Druckenmiller think the plan could backfire. They connect the dots to the steepening yield curve, the Fed's 3.63 percent rate, and the 4.64 percent ten-year yield. If buybacks flood the market with cash, could they undo the Fed's inflation fight? Lucas digs into the history, the liquidity rationale, and the risk of fiscal dominance. Tune in for a grounded look at a tool that's stirring fresh inflation worries.

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Treasury Secretary Bessent's plan to buy back government bonds is meant to calm markets, but it's raising inflation concerns. In this episode of Macro Tuesdays, Lucas and Luna break down why the bond market is pushing back, how the Treasury General Account could fund these buybacks, and what it means for the Fed's battle against inflation. With the 10-year yield at 4.7 percent and breakevens holding at 2.34 percent, the episode explores the delicate balance between fiscal stimulus and monetary policy. If you're wondering why the bond market seems to be overriding the Fed's rate decisions, this conversation connects the dots between Treasury maneuvering, inflation expectations, and your portfolio.

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In this episode of Macro Tuesdays, Lucas and Luna dig into a puzzle that's been rattling markets all week: the Fed holds short-term rates at 3.63 percent, but the ten-year Treasury yield keeps climbing—now at 4.74 percent. They explore how Treasury Secretary Bessent's bond-buyback gambit, aimed at calming volatility, seems to be having the opposite effect, stirring inflation worries just as the government's debt crosses $40 trillion. With real GDP growth slowing to 1.5 percent and core PCE still sticky, the hosts unpack why the long end of the curve is sending a signal the Fed can't easily ignore. They walk through the mechanics of term premiums, supply-and-demand dynamics in the Treasury market, and what a steepening curve historically means for stocks and the broader economy. Whether you're an investor, a policy watcher, or just trying to make sense of your 401(k), this conversation offers a clear, non-preachy look at why the bond market's vote might matter more than the Fed's.

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Treasury Secretary Bessent's plan to calm the bond market with buybacks is now fueling inflation anxiety. On this episode of Macro Tuesdays, Lucas and Luna unpack the $40 trillion debt milestone, the mechanics of the Treasury's buyback operations, and why a steepening yield curve is making the Fed's job harder. With the ten-year yield at 4.74% and the thirty-year at 5.28%, they explore whether buybacks can actually work or if they risk sending the wrong signal. They also discuss the Fed's 3.63% funds rate and the tricky balance between fiscal stimulus and inflation control. If you've wondered why bond yields are climbing despite cooling CPI, this episode gives you the framework to understand the Fed's bind and the Treasury's gambit.

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The U.S. government debt crossed $40 trillion for the first time in August 2026, more than doubling in a decade. This milestone lands at an awkward moment: the Fed is holding rates at 3.63 percent, the ten-year Treasury yield is hovering near 4.74 percent, and Treasury Secretary Bessent is trying to calm markets with buybacks and deficit talk. In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack what the $40 trillion figure really means, why the market is starting to worry about the Fed's independence, and how the bond market is forcing the hand of fiscal policy. They also look at the data: real GDP growth slowed to 1.5 percent, core CPI keeps creeping up, and the yield curve is steepening. Is the Fed boxed in by debt, or is the bond market just testing its resolve?

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