Weekly Wrap: Janet Yellen and Donald Trump’s economic plans

Kai Ryssdal Mar 17, 2017
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Federal Reserve Board Chairwoman Janet Yellen announced this week the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates. Win McNamee/Getty Images

Weekly Wrap: Janet Yellen and Donald Trump’s economic plans

Kai Ryssdal Mar 17, 2017
Federal Reserve Board Chairwoman Janet Yellen announced this week the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates. Win McNamee/Getty Images
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Nela Richardson of Redfin and Cardiff Garcia of FT Alphaville join us for the Weekly Wrap to discuss the week’s business and economic news. This week is all about Janet Yellen and Donald Trump. While Yellen’s Federal Reserve increased interest rates, Trump released his budget proposal aimed at cutting funds for government agencies and increasing defense spending.  

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