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Michael A. Gayed, CFA

Michael A. Gayed, CFA

30 Jun 2026 — 1 min read
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The Top of the Waterfall

The Top of the Waterfall

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The Fed Isn't Data-Dependent. The Fed Is Treasury-Dependent.

The Fed Isn't Data-Dependent. The Fed Is Treasury-Dependent.

Powell isn't waiting on inflation. He's waiting on an issuance machine that cannot survive a front-end cut. The Fed's reaction function has been captured by Treasury issuance mechanics — and the falsification condition is watchable.

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