Episode: 662March 27, 2019

Jerome Powell is lying

Today I welcome back Rich Suttmeier, a 40-year market veteran who covers multiple markets here in the U.S. and around the globe [20:07].

Rich breaks down the latest Federal Reserve announcement… and explains why you must read between the lines when it comes to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments.

Rich also shares his methods for finding trades and investments across different sectors… including housing, banks, and utilities.

I explain why some of my biggest winners make “contrarian” ideas look conservative [49:26]…

And buckle up! I’ve got an excellent rant you won’t want to miss.

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