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Is the Fed’s Plan to Avoid a Recession Working?

Sep 20, 2024
19:29

Preston Caldwell, senior US economist for Morningstar Research Services, discusses why the Federal Reserve made an aggressive interest-rate cut now. And what these lower rates mean for borrowers.

Morningstar’s Take on the Federal Reserve’s First Interest-Rate Cut in 2024 

What is the Neutral Rate of Interest?

Was the Half-Point Interest Rate Cut as “Timely?” 

Risks that Could Cause Inflation to Reheat

What Signs from the Job Market Could Spur the Fed into Action?

Does the Fed’s Forecast for Interest-Rate Cuts Line Up with Morningstar’s Expectations?

How the Housing Market Can Return to Affordability 

What Lower Interest Rates Could Mean for Credit Card Borrowers

Is the Fed on Track to Avoid a Recession and Pull of a “Soft Landing”?

 

Read about topics from this episode.  

How Much Will the Fed Cut Interest Rates?

Fed Rate Cut Shows the Main Battle Against Inflation Has Been Won 

What’s Next for the Markets and Economy After the Fed Rate Cut? 

Fed Cuts Rates by Half-Point in Aggressive Start to Easing Cycle

 

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Preston Caldwell 

 

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