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Factors Affecting Interest Rates and Timing of Rate Changes
This chapter of the podcast episode discusses the factors that could influence changes in interest rates, including the economy, actions of the Federal Reserve, productivity, and demographics. There is a debate about the neutral interest rate and real interest rate, with differing opinions from economists. The speakers also discuss the timing of potential rate changes by the Federal Reserve and the outlook for the economy and asset prices.