Planned Episode 9/17/2026

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu . In this episode, we dive into the Federal Reserve’s most recent – and highly anticipated – decision to raise the federal funds rate by a quarter-point, its first hike since July 2023. While policymakers cite robust economic data—resilient consumer spending, strong productivity growth, and steady unemployment rates—our discussion questions whether the Fed’s view reflects the reality felt by everyday Americans, especially those struggling on the so-called “wrong side of the K.” With supply shocks, ongoing geopolitical turmoil, and an energy crisis mounting, is the Fed’s approach truly tackling inflation or simply following a playbook that doesn’t match today’s unique challenges? We’ll break down why sentiment may matter more than statistics, the potential consequences of missing growth targets, and whether this rate hike is the right call in a deeply divided and uncertain economy. Plus, we bring in insight from Jeff Snider of Eurodollar University to explore what consumer confidence and labor force participation are really telling us beneath the surface. Stick around as we unpack the risks, the data, and what this all could mean for your financial future. Special thanks to Jeff Snider At Eurodollar University! https://www.youtube.com/live/sHNNc4eu4ls?si=MEMKjqwermrhSIi9 What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: Want my help starting a business? Join me here inside Zero To Founder Sign up for my AI Masterclass: AI Masterclass Follow Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu Tailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to get started with your business today: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSept Quince : Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod ElevenLabs: Book your demo at https://elevenlabs.io/impactpod Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl #CashAppPod *Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosure. Butcherbox: Go to https://ButcherBox.com/IMPACT to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always Perplexity: Start your free trial of Perplexity Computer today at http://PPLX.ai/impact and experience the next phase of AI. #ad makeup Pipedrive: Get more leads and grow your business. Go to https://www.pipedrive.com/impact and get started with a 30-day free trial. Netsuite: For the first time ever you can try NetSuite Next for free. If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, go to https://NetSuite.ai/Theory . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .