Kerry Lutz and Ed Siddell discussed the implications of the 2.7% CPI figure, with Ed expressing concerns that true inflation is underestimated and may rise, referencing Janet Yellen's regrets about her previous comments on transitory inflation. They examined government spending, with Lutz proposing reductions in federal agencies and corporate welfare, while speculating on the potential use of presidential impoundment authority to control spending, which could lead to political conflict. Ed warned that reliance on government spending could result in market corrections and emphasized the need for a cultural shift in spending, criticizing the inefficiency of government workers. They acknowledged the challenges of reducing government size and the risk of executive orders being reversed. Ed also highlighted the importance of creating job incentives during severance periods and expressed skepticism about immediate interest rate reductions due to ongoing inflation. He predicted market growth of 8 to 12% by the end of the next year, despite expected volatility, and discussed potential tax reforms, including the elimination of the IRS, which could positively impact the economy. Find Ed here: https://egisfinancial.com/) Find Kerry here: https://financialsurvivalnetwork.com) and here: https://inflation.cafe)
