\u201cIt\u2019s time for Jerome Powell to put on his big boy pants and say, no, inflation is not the bigger problem,\u201d says Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO and Chief Strategist for QI Research. In today\u2019s interview with Daniela Cambone, Booth argues that the Fed should prioritize employment, as true inflation is low and declining\u2014especially in housing\u2014while job losses continue and consumer purchasing power weakens. \u201cCompanies are saying in no uncertain terms, they don\u2019t have pricing power because U.S. consumers don\u2019t have purchasing power.”<\/p>\n
On Trump\u2019s tax bill, she aligns with Elon Musk, warning that it will increase the deficit and national debt. \u201cThis gravy train was supposed to end at the end of 2025\u2026 you\u2019re not stimulating the US economy. You\u2019re simply preventing a negative shock to the system,\u201d she concludes.<\/p>\n
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\u201cInflation Isn\u2019t the Problem\u2014Job Loss Is\u201d: Danielle DiMartino Booth Sounds the Alarm<\/strong> At a time when Americans are laser-focused on inflation, one former Federal Reserve insider is calling for a dramatic shift in economic priorities.<\/p>\n In her latest appearance on The Daniela Cambone Show<\/em>, Danielle DiMartino Booth<\/strong> argues that the real crisis facing Americans today isn\u2019t rising prices\u2014it\u2019s the loss of purchasing power and jobs<\/strong>. With inflation-adjusted wages declining and layoffs mounting, she believes the Fed\u2019s obsession with inflation is dangerously outdated.<\/p>\n At ITM Trading<\/strong>, we help our clients\u2014especially those 50 and over\u2014navigate through this kind of economic uncertainty. In a world where policymakers are missing the forest for the trees, we offer data-driven strategies grounded in physical gold and silver<\/strong>\u2014because in times of rising job insecurity and monetary confusion, tangible assets matter more than ever.<\/p>\n Danielle didn\u2019t mince words when asked if Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell<\/strong> would cave to political pressure to cut interest rates. Her answer: He won\u2019t cave to politics\u2014but he should<\/strong> shift priorities.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s time for Powell to put on his big boy pants,\u201d she said. \u201cEmployment is the overarching concern now\u2014not inflation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n She pointed to consistent layoffs\u2014over 100,000 per month across the private sector for the past four months\u2014and a clear drop in pricing power for American companies. Inflation-adjusted wages are falling<\/strong>, and corporations like Procter & Gamble and Dollar General are seeing high-income consumers trade down.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen people making $100,000 a year are shopping at Dollar General, you know purchasing power is gone,\u201d Danielle warned.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Danielle pushed back on the mainstream media\u2019s inflation panic, noting that key indicators are now moving in the opposite direction:<\/p>\n True Inflation (TRU)<\/strong> is at just 1.88%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Home prices and rent metrics<\/strong> are turning negative in major U.S. metro areas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Gas prices are down<\/strong>, and grocery bills\u2014at least for price-conscious shoppers\u2014are declining.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \u201cShelter inflation is the largest input to CPI, and it\u2019s coming down,\u201d she explained. \u201cCompanies can\u2019t raise prices because consumers can\u2019t pay them.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This data contradicts the narrative that inflation remains out of control. Instead, we\u2019re now dealing with stagflation<\/strong>: stagnant economic growth combined with rising financial stress for the average American.<\/p>\n Both Ray Dalio<\/strong> and Elon Musk<\/strong> have recently raised red flags about U.S. debt. Danielle agrees, arguing that reckless fiscal policy\u2014especially efforts to extend Trump-era tax cuts\u2014will push the country deeper into \u201cdebt slavery.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s not stimulating the economy,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s just avoiding a negative shock to the system. But without investment in productivity, infrastructure, or job creation, it\u2019s just kicking the can.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This isn\u2019t just theoretical. With the U.S. already paying nearly $1 trillion a year in interest<\/strong>, the current fiscal trajectory is unsustainable\u2014and the Federal Reserve may be forced into future rate cuts<\/strong>, not because of inflation, but because of collapsing growth.<\/p>\n Danielle also addressed the recent surge in gold and silver prices<\/strong>, emphasizing that it\u2019s no accident. She attributes the metals\u2019 outperformance to one word: uncertainty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cThe dysfunction in Washington isn\u2019t going away,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd every time Congress stalls or trade negotiations drag out, investors turn to what\u2019s safe\u2014precious metals<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n She added that unlike equities or digital currencies, gold and silver are truly uncorrelated assets<\/strong>\u2014immune to central bank manipulation, government gridlock, and geopolitical volatility.<\/p>\n At ITM Trading<\/strong>, we\u2019ve long advocated for a diversified portfolio built on tangible wealth<\/strong>. And with leading voices like David Morgan<\/strong> warning of a deeper systemic reset, the current trend in gold & silver prices<\/strong> may just be getting started.<\/p>\n Danielle closed the conversation with a direct appeal to Powell:<\/p>\n \u201cMake monetary policy for the people losing their jobs\u2014not just the 1% benefiting from 5% CDs. The data is telling you what to do.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n That same call applies to everyday investors. If policymakers won\u2019t act in the public interest, it\u2019s up to you to take charge of your financial future.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re worried about inflation, job loss, market volatility, or rising national debt\u2014the solution isn\u2019t waiting on the Fed or Congress<\/strong>. It\u2019s taking action to protect what\u2019s yours.<\/p>\n At ITM Trading<\/strong>, we help you:<\/p>\n Acquire physical gold and silver<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Build portfolios that hedge against inflation and job market weakness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Preserve your wealth in a world of monetary uncertainty<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 👉 Download your free gold & silver strategy report at DaniReport.com<\/a><\/strong>
Featuring Danielle DiMartino Booth on The Daniela Cambone Show \u2013 Presented by ITM Trading<\/em><\/p>\n
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\nPowell\u2019s Dilemma: Why It\u2019s Time to Focus on Employment<\/h3>\n
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\nThe Truth About Inflation: It\u2019s Already Cooling<\/h3>\n
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\nThe Bigger Problem: A Broken Debt Cycle<\/h3>\n
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\nA Case for Precious Metals: Safe Havens in a Dysfunctional System<\/h3>\n
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\nA Message to the Fed\u2014and to You<\/h3>\n
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\nFinal Thoughts and Call to Action<\/h3>\n
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