Why the Fed May Cut Rates for the First Time Since the Financial Crisis
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/07/31/business/economy/why-fed-lower-rates
“Uncertainty around global growth and persistently low inflation are behind the expected move, because both pose major threats to the health of the economy at a time when the central bank has limited ammunition to fight off a downturn. It will be what’s called an “insurance cut” — one that central bankers are making to keep growth chugging along.”
“Uncertainty around global growth and persistently low inflation are behind the expected move, because both pose major threats to the health of the economy at a time when the central bank has limited ammunition to fight off a downturn. It will be what’s called an “insurance cut” — one that central bankers are making to keep growth chugging along.”
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