McClean: New Fed Chair Will Cut Rates, Only Question is ‘How Much?’

Jeff McClean thinks the Fed is more scared of the jobs market than inflation right now and says a rate cut in December is “definitely on the table.” He expects more cuts in 2026 with a new Fed Chair: “the only question is, how much?” Jeff looks at dynamics within the Fed, noting “unusual” public disagreements on the rate path. He sees opportunities in small caps and the “left-behinds” right now. Jeff also calls Meta (META) “extremely compelling.”

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