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Aug 22
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McDonald’s Just Slashed Prices…The Econo...

Jeff Snider
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Jay Powell vs. Ronald McDonald? The FOMC yesterday published the minutes of its July meeting which showed a majority of officials believe inflation is the country's greatest threat. So, it was a huge shock when the world's biggest fast-food joint reported - ON THE SAME DAY - it was doing the opposite. Even the FOMC "majority" isn't as solid as it is made to appear, as the minutes also contained one observation that really does align with these real economy facts. 

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FOMC Minutes for July 2025
https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/fomcminutes20250730.pdf

Fox Business McDonald's to slash combo meal prices to win back budget-conscious shoppers
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/mcdonalds-slash-combo-meal-prices-win-back-budget-conscious-shoppers

CNN McDonald’s is cutting prices of its combo meals to convince customers it’s affordable again
https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/20/food/mcdonalds-combo-lower-prices

Bloomberg Fed Chair Contender Bullard Backs 100 Basis Points of 2025 Cuts
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-21/fed-chair-contender-bullard-backs-100-basis-points-of-2025-cuts

Bloomberg US Stocks Extend Slide as Walmart Misses, Jobless Claims Rise
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-21/us-equity-futures-fall-as-walmart-misses-jobless-claims-rise

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