### Comment:
normally the minutes would not be a big deal but in this market they definitely matter because it will shed more light on what the other voting members are thinking and how the consensus to cut the 25 basis point cut was made.

### REPLY:
Great point. I got the feeling that some of us may have thought Friday was the next FOMC meeting rather than JPs annual lecture. Friday may provide some insight on consensus, but the rate will not be changed. Regardless, depending on what is said, we can expect a reaction from the market and investors. To the points of yourself and u/bored-i-am, you're spot on; minutes are important, particularly in the current climate.

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