Staff Reports
The Federal Reserve announced this week that it will cut interest rates by a quarter point, lowering the benchmark rate to 4%. While some in Washington are hailing the move as a measured step toward economic stability, many Americans know this is far too little, far too late. In a cooling economy marked by sluggish job growth, rising layoffs, and persistent inflation, the Fed’s timid adjustment feels more like political theater than serious economic leadership.
The decision comes as households continue to battle higher costs for everything from groceries to housing, while wages remain stagnant. Instead of taking decisive action to support growth and job creation, the Fed under Jerome Powell has chosen to "play it safe" with what it calls a “risk management” strategy. That’s Washington-speak for doing just enough to look busy while avoiding bold moves that could actually jolt the economy back to life. This is not the Federal Reserve of strong leadership; it’s an institution paralyzed by indecision.
Fed Cuts at Market Highs
Most rate cuts come when the economy is in trouble. Markets are usually already sliding.
But there’s another version → cuts with markets still at the top. 🏔️ Rare, but it happens.
That’s where we are now.
The key is knowing why they cut:
•Weakness →… pic.twitter.com/wI1pLr7z5d— ambassador of qwan (@ambofqwan) September 19, 2025
Interestingly, the lone voice of dissent came from Stephen Miran, a Trump-appointed Fed governor pushing for a half-point cut. His argument is straightforward: the economy is stumbling badly enough that incremental adjustments won’t cut it. Instead of listening to Miran’s realistic assessment of the nation’s challenges, the Fed is clinging to its reputation for caution. Once again, bureaucratic elitism and fear of rocking the globalist boat have outweighed support for hardworking Americans who can’t afford another year of economic drift.
Market reactions tell the real story. Wall Street offered a mild bump in trading volume, but investors weren’t convinced this symbolic move would turn things around. The quiet response highlights a frustrating truth—business leaders and everyday families alike don’t see confidence in the Fed’s decision-making. They see a central bank dressing up chronic timidity with expensive jargon and buzzwords, while inflation and unemployment continue to collide like two freight trains on the same track.
President Trump, never afraid to call out Powell’s failures, has labeled him “Mr. too late.” His criticism rings true when compared to the economic successes of his own first term—lower unemployment, strong wage growth, and renewed confidence in American manufacturing. That success came from bold action, not half-measures. By shrinking from the moment, the Fed reveals its loyalty to fear-driven global interests over America’s prosperity. Now more than ever, the country needs bold, decisive policy—something that favors the American worker and not just the Wall Street elite.
