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Feb 2025
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Fed Minutes Signal Officials on Hold Unt...

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Bloomberg International Economics and Policy Correspondent Michael McKee reports on Federal Reserve officials expressing their readiness to hold interest rates steady amid stubborn inflation and economic policy uncertainty according to the minutes of the FOMC's January meeting. Bloomberg Intelligence Chief US Interest Rate Strategist Ira Jersey shares his thoughts on Fed policy. Bloomberg News Technology and E-Commerce Reporter Spencer Soper provides the details of his Businessweek Magazine story Temu’s Rise Was Aided by Trump. Now He Poses a Major Threat. Zach Dell, Co-Founder of Base Power Company, talks about his startup that aims to make home energy more affordable and reliable. Vineet Jain, CEO of Egnyte, discusses the impact of China tariffs on the enterprise tech market. And we Drive to the Close with JJ Kinahan, CEO of Tastytrade at IG.
Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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