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Why Do Higher Interest Rates Matter?
Matt and Jadrian are joined by Brian O’Roark to discuss the implications of the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates higher for a longer period. They explore how elevated interest rates impact mortgages, car loans, and the real estate market while examining inflation expectations and economic growth. Through their conversation, they find the economics of interest rates involves a nice blend of micro and macroeconomic analysis.
In this episode, we discuss:
* How the Federal Reserve uses interest rate adjustments to influence inflation and economic growth.
* The effects of higher…
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