JP Morgan's Chief US Economist Michael Feroli on the US consumer:

  • slower income growth could prove a headwind to consumer spending growth
  • this has been the engine powering the economy in recent quarters
  • policy is restrictive
  • downside employment risks are growing
  • upside inflation risks are ebbing

Recommends a 50bp Fed Funds rate cut:

  • we still think cutting 50bp at the September meeting is the right thing to do
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Adam prepared this. I swear the dude can read my mind.