(2/1/24) Amelia Earhart was lost 83-years ago, and her missing plane may have been located in the Pacific Ocean, solving the mystery of her disappearance. The mystery of how the Fed operates, however, remains an enigma. And in 2024, there political implications the Fed must also consider (could Kennedy "Perot" the election?) Markets sold off after Jerome Powell promised no rate cuts anytime soon, but bonds had a good day as Treasury shifted stance in favor of longer-termed bonds. Elon Musk could move to Texas from Delaware just in time for Texas to secede. The markets' response to Jerome Powell's promise of no rate relief anytime soon; could Apple, Amazon, & Meta reports and subsequent performance could alter the dynamics of the Magnificent-7 to the Super-6 or Fab-5? What about the other un-magnificent 493? Expect more volatility ahead w Employment numbers in the mix: Will inflation "stabilize" at 3%? Amazon Prime raises rates, adds ads; is the Fed being pressured into rate cuts for political gain? Why Zero rates aren't good for the economy (and why you cannot trust the Fed.) Powell's statement was bond-bullish. The problem of debt service expense in the budget. Looking at the economic date & revisions; Powell just took the Goldilocks narrative away. The economy is NOT well, according to the underlying data, and the Biden Administration doesn't get it. SEG-1: The Mysteries of Amelia Earhart, Jimmy Hoffa, & The Federal Reserve SEG-2: Elon Musk Moves to Texas, Texas Secedes, & The Fed Breaks Doves' Hearts SEG-3: Amazon Prime Rates & The Fed's Conundrum SEG-4: Taking Away the Goldilocks Narrative Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Financial Advisor Danny Ratliff, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer -------- Watch today's show video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtm8XF_0xgc&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=9s -------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Markets Respond to Fed Intentions," is here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u078dl2n5no&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1 ------- Our previous show is here: "How Living Longer Will Impact Retirement" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ryhr0G27PpE&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=12s -------- Articles Mentioned in this Show: The Pandemic Inflation Rollercoaster – Part Three https://realinvestmentadvice.com/the-pandemic-inflation-rollercoaster-part-three/ “Theory Of Reflexivity” And Does It Matter?" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/theory-of-reflexivity-and-does-it-matter/ "Money Market “Cash On The Sidelines” – A Myth That Won’t Die" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/money-market-cash-on-the-sidelines-a-myth-that-wont-die/ ------- Get more info & commentary:  https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- Register for our next Candid Coffee: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6316958366519/WN_jCrzdX9uSJSrg5MBN5Oy8g ------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #InvestingAdvice #CorporateEarnings #MarketCorrection #BondYield #BondPrices #FederalReserve #Inflation #JeropmePowell #InterestRates #2024Election #Recession #ElonMust #AmeliaEarhart #Texas #Delaware #AmazonPrime #Apple #Meta #Markets #Money #Investing