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Apr 2025
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156. FX 101, Operation Twist and Yale’s ...

Kristen and Jen
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Wall Street Skinny, we explore the escalating tension between former President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell, how markets reacted, and what it reveals about the importance of central bank independence. Jen also breaks down "Operation Twist"—a lesser-known but powerful Fed tool—and explains how it differs from tradi ... Show More
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