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02/04/2024: Chairman Powell, A Hole in the System, The Mismatch

Feb 5, 2024
Fed Chair Jerome Powell discusses interest rates, inflation, and the economy. Chinese migrants using TikTok to cross the US border revealed. Impact of technology on sports betting explored.
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  • Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell emphasizes the importance of caution in lowering interest rates and restoring price stability to address concerns about inflation.
  • The surge in online sports betting, enabled by mobile apps and live in-game micro-betting, has led to increased addiction risks and raises concerns about problem gambling and the need for further research and regulations.

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