Fed’s Balancing Act, Consumer Confidence Surge, and Oil Price Plunge
Update: 2025-05-29
Description
In today's episode, we delve into the Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes, revealing the central bank's struggle with economic uncertainties and policy trade-offs. We also explore the surprising rebound in U.S. consumer confidence, driven by improved economic outlooks and lower gas prices. Lastly, we examine the significant drop in crude oil prices, its causes, and the potential global economic impacts. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.
Sources:
https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/other20250528a.htm
https://www.fxstreet.com/news/fed-minutes-set-to-reveal-details-of-hawkish-stance-amid-trumps-tariffs-202505281315
https://www.investopedia.com/meeting-minutes-confirm-fed-really-is-stumped-about-the-economy-s-future-11743633
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-consumer-confidence-partially-rebounds-in-may-302465852.html
https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidence/press/CCI-May-2025
https://www.conference-board.org/podcasts/c-suite-perspectives/The-State-of-the-Economy-for-May-2025
https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/us-consumer-confidence-rebounds-may-after-five-month-slide
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/05/27/Conference-Board-Consumer-Index-American/4321748363216/
https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/petrobras-reports-q1-2025-revenue-decline-amidst-lower-oil-prices
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/gas-prices-hit-4-year-low-ahead-memorial-day-weekend
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/energy/oil/oil-prices-fall-as-market-awaits-opec-meeting/49471
https://www.cmegroup.com/openmarkets/energy/2025/Will-Summer-Drivers-See-Lower-Gas-Prices.html
https://www.ainvest.com/news/rig-count-collapse-energy-investors-act-floor-drops-2505/
https://www.euromonitor.com/article/commodity-market-outlook-q2-2025-weaker-demand-outlook-amid-policy-uncertainty-to-cap-price-growth
https://energynewsbeat.co/where-are-oil-prices-headed-in-2025-and-beyond-goldman-sachs-bearish-outlook-meets-rising-demand-well-economics-matters/
https://www.litefinance.org/blog/analysts-opinions/oil-price-prediction-forecast/
https://energynews.pro/en/the-world-bank-anticipates-a-historic-drop-in-oil-prices-in-2025/
https://www.cmegroup.com/insights/economic-research/2025/is-crude-oil-at-a-major-inflection-point.html
Sources:
https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/other20250528a.htm
https://www.fxstreet.com/news/fed-minutes-set-to-reveal-details-of-hawkish-stance-amid-trumps-tariffs-202505281315
https://www.investopedia.com/meeting-minutes-confirm-fed-really-is-stumped-about-the-economy-s-future-11743633
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-consumer-confidence-partially-rebounds-in-may-302465852.html
https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidence/press/CCI-May-2025
https://www.conference-board.org/podcasts/c-suite-perspectives/The-State-of-the-Economy-for-May-2025
https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/us-consumer-confidence-rebounds-may-after-five-month-slide
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/05/27/Conference-Board-Consumer-Index-American/4321748363216/
https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/petrobras-reports-q1-2025-revenue-decline-amidst-lower-oil-prices
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/gas-prices-hit-4-year-low-ahead-memorial-day-weekend
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/energy/oil/oil-prices-fall-as-market-awaits-opec-meeting/49471
https://www.cmegroup.com/openmarkets/energy/2025/Will-Summer-Drivers-See-Lower-Gas-Prices.html
https://www.ainvest.com/news/rig-count-collapse-energy-investors-act-floor-drops-2505/
https://www.euromonitor.com/article/commodity-market-outlook-q2-2025-weaker-demand-outlook-amid-policy-uncertainty-to-cap-price-growth
https://energynewsbeat.co/where-are-oil-prices-headed-in-2025-and-beyond-goldman-sachs-bearish-outlook-meets-rising-demand-well-economics-matters/
https://www.litefinance.org/blog/analysts-opinions/oil-price-prediction-forecast/
https://energynews.pro/en/the-world-bank-anticipates-a-historic-drop-in-oil-prices-in-2025/
https://www.cmegroup.com/insights/economic-research/2025/is-crude-oil-at-a-major-inflection-point.html
Comments
In Channel
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States00:00
00:00
1.0x
