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The economy isn’t speeding, so there’s no need to pump the brakes
Mar 21, 2019

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

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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
Mar 21, 2019
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. Stories You Might Like Wisconsin may not get […]
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference on March 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. Powell said the Fed will not raise interest rates this quarter as was previously expected.
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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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