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Fed-letter day: at last, a rate cut

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Political Implications of the Fed's Rate Cut Decision

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This chapter examines the Federal Reserve's recent decision to cut interest rates and its potential political implications during an election year. The speakers discuss how this decision may provoke reactions from both sides of the political spectrum, highlighting the tension between the Fed's independence and the political scrutiny it may face.

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