Fed's $6.7T Balance Sheet Creates Stock Market Concerns

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Kevin Warsh's support for reducing the Federal Reserve's $6.7 trillion balance sheet conflicts with Wall Street's hopes for interest rate cuts. This disagreement may lead to a negative outcome for stocks, especially if rates remain high or if aggressive cuts occur. The expectation that Warsh would support lower borrowing costs has strained the initially positive relationship with Trump, raising correction risk for the markets. As inflation remains elevated, the goals of monetary policy and economic growth appear increasingly misaligned, impacting investor sentiment.