So the Fed went with a 25 basis point cut.

Not enough. They should've pulled the trigger on 50.

This half-measure approach? Classic central bank hesitation. Markets were pricing in more aggressive action, and anything less just screams indecision. When you're dealing with liquidity concerns and risk asset positioning, going conservative doesn't always mean going safe.

50 basis points would've sent a clearer signal. Would've given real breathing room. Instead, we get this cautious quarter-point nudge that leaves everyone guessing what's next.

The economy needed bold. We got timid.