Thoughtful Money with Adam Taggart · Thursday, September 24, 2026
Ted Oakley reminds listeners that the Federal Reserve's ability to intervene and support the market is limited. He suggests that while the Fed might offer temporary assistance, such actions could ultimately exacerbate problems. Oakley references historical bear markets in the 70s and 80s as a reminder of market volatility.
“If you look at the 70s and 80s, you know, every four or five years we had a pretty tough bear market. And in the 70s, we had one every other year just about.”
“No, they, they've it's been so long for them that they don't see it but they have to remember that the Fed can't bail them out now.”
“Uh, you know, they can for a little while but it makes it even worse if they do.”