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Nov 2024
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475: I Wanted to Check Out... But the Fe...

CHRIS BROWNING
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When the Federal Reserve cut interest rates again so it's time for another episode. The urge to just completely check out this week was very strong, but when I have the opportunity to look at a bunch of numbers and charts I just can't pass it up. Let's learn what is going on in the economy together this week! Want to submit a question to the show? Send an e ... Show More
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