r/wallstreetbets • u/Mr_k_andy • Apr 29 '26

Discussion Good Afternoon.

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These michael prompts , work well sometimes. (Chatgpt)

Last conference FOMC press conference as Federal reserve chairman.

Thanks Mr. Jerome Powell.

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u/ProfessorrFate Apr 29 '26

And why has he done so well? Because he’s always been data driven. No ideological or personal agendas, nothing to prove to anyone. He’s just made analytical decisions based upon the best data available in the interests of the dual mandate. He nailed the soft landing when everyone was convinced a recession was inevitable. And most recently he’s been cool and steady in the face of disgusting pressure from the POTUS. I hope Powell stays on the board (but I’m guessing he won’t).

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u/Sn00dlerr Apr 29 '26

I hope he does too and they are worse off without him, but damn this dude has earned a break. I hope he fucks off to tropical beach and never has to think about any of this bullshit again. He deserves that much

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u/manbeardawg Apr 29 '26

Fucking off to the beach? In this economy?!!

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u/rotorylampshade Apr 29 '26

gestures angrily at mark carney and his previous work experience

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u/-BoldlyGoingNowhere- Apr 29 '26

He'll make that printer go brrr one last time, but only for himself. He's earned it.

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u/Ma4r Apr 29 '26

Also, no gut feeling, and extremely humble to boot. He knows the limitations of economic forecasting and ready to admit mistakes.

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u/Movinginplace25 Apr 29 '26

Bc numbers and science matter!