With inflation in the US at a 40-year-high, we speak to a former member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Randy Kroszner, for his insight into what options the Fed has and how it might come to its decision on raising interest rates.
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Dec 2023
UAW strike kicks off new era for US labour
<p>Central banks are charting different courses for interest rates in 2024, and EU leaders have agreed to officially start accession talks with Ukraine. Plus, for US union leader Shawn Fain, the historic auto workers strike is only the beginning. </p><br><p><strong>Mentioned ... Show More
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Jul 2022
Fed hikes rates, but next steps are uncertain
<p>US interest rates are going up by 0.75% for the second month in a row, the drama surrounding Elon Musk’s halted Twitter takeover debacle is hurting the social media company’s advertising business and employee morale, and European gas prices are rising as Russia cuts gas flows ... Show More
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