New York (RichTVX.com) — We strongly recommend the TIME article “The Fed’s Obsession with Phantom Inflation Might Destroy a Strong Economy,” authored by renowned experts Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Jeremy Siegel, and Barry Sternlicht. The article raises serious concerns about the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) misguided approach to inflation and the potential dire consequences of its policies. The authors criticize the Fed’s fixation on fighting last year’s inflation, while ignoring the greater risks of economic recession, hard landing, and financial panic. The article highlights the unequal impacts of the Fed’s policies across various sectors, with some sectors remaining largely immune to rising rates. Moreover, the authors contend that the Fed’s projections for GDP growth this year are significantly lower than current data suggests. The Fed’s projection implies a decline in GDP over the last three quarters of the year, which could lead to a recession. The authors also criticize the Fed’s rigidity and failure to acknowledge the pervasive disinflation spreading throughout the economy. This stubbornness is cause for concern, given the potential for significant economic consequences. Fortunately, the capital markets are pricing in expectations that the Fed will be compelled to cut rates within a couple of months, resulting in an end-of-2024 interest rate less than half of the Fed’s projections. However, the authors caution that this outcome is contingent on Powell’s willingness to heed the markets. If he does not, the consequences for the economy could be dire. This article is a must-read for anyone interested in the current state of the economy and the potential impact of the Fed’s policies.