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Why an aggressive rate cut could backfire on Trump

The Indicator from Planet Money

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The Deliberate Nature of Federal Reserve Rate Changes

This chapter explores the Federal Reserve's careful approach to adjusting interest rates, using a metaphor of an elephant tiptoeing through trees to illustrate their cautious nature. It delves into the complexities of the Fed's decision-making process and their preference for gradual changes over aggressive shifts.

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