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12. Powell and the Fed are independent. BLS is staffed by professionals and no toadies have been parachuted in.

Wed Jul 30, 2025, 03:54 PM

Jul 30

Reflex cynicism is a form of confirmation bias.

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Apparently the market isn't buying [View all] Aviation Pro Jul 30 OP

I think every "number" we hear about through the media... ananda Jul 30 #1

In the details UpInArms Jul 30 #2

The market was up all day Greg_In_SF Jul 30 #3

Look at the timing Greg_In_SF Jul 30 #5

Powell said NOTHING today stopdiggin Jul 30 #9

The G.O.P. lies about everything BoRaGard Jul 30 #6

It was Powell's announcement re interest rates TheProle Jul 30 #7

Yes Johonny Jul 30 #13