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Back in February, the economy was thriving, inflation was low, and the S&P 500 was continuously reaching new record highs. The Federal Reserve was considering significant interest rate cuts, leading to discussions among experts about the number of cuts that could happen before Election Day. At that time, Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged the strength of the economy by stating, “Let’s be honest, this is a good economy.”