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Mar 21, 2019

The economy isn’t speeding, so there’s no need to pump the brakes

The Fed decides to hold off on raising interest rates. Italy is buying what China is selling on infrastructure. Plus, the top spot for happiest place on earth goes to — surprise — Scandinavia. Today’s show is sponsored by Panopto and WellFrame.

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The Fed holds interest rates steady, reflecting moderate economic slowdown
by Mitchell Hartman
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In a sharp turn from December’s forecasts, the Federal Reserve announced yesterday that it will hold short-term interest rates steady. The announcement comes amid signs of a slowing economy and weakening consumer and business spending. For workers and the housing market, however, the economy is still healthy.

The Fed decides to hold off on raising interest rates. Italy is buying what China is selling on infrastructure. Plus, the top spot for happiest place on earth goes to — surprise — Scandinavia.

Today’s show is sponsored by Panopto and WellFrame.

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David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director

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The economy isn’t speeding, so there’s no need to pump the brakes

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Segments From This Episode

The Fed holds interest rates steady, reflecting moderate economic slowdown

The Team