EP. 029 - Should Trump Push Interest Rates Lower?

About this episode

Dan McCarthy examines President Trump’s plan to lower interest rates and its implications for the economy.

During the Christmas season, it’s natural to think about joy, generosity, and prosperity. But it’s also a moment to reflect on restraint, discipline, and the long-term health of our economy. In this episode of Modern Age, Dan McCarthy examines President Trump’s plan to lower interest rates and appoint a Federal Reserve chair who would pursue easier credit. While lower rates can give the economy a short-term boost, they also carry serious risks including inflation, reckless investment, and lo...

People in this episode

Host: Dan McCarthy

Topics covered

• interest rates
• economy
• Trump
• Federal Reserve
• inflation
• credit

Keywords

• interest rates
• Trump
• Federal Reserve
• economy
• inflation
• credit
• investment

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Organizations: Federal Reserve

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