

Interest-Rate Cuts Coming? Chicago Fed’s Austan Goolsbee Has Thoughts
Dec 20, 2023
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee discusses potential interest rate hikes, the risk of recession, and shifting the Fed's focus to the U.S. labor market. The podcast explores varying opinions on rate cuts within the Federal Reserve and the influence of the Fed's actions on inequality.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Summary of Economic Projections and Varying Opinions on Rate Cuts
02:09 • 9min
Insights on Employment, Inflation, and Productivity
11:24 • 5min
Debating Job Growth and the Risks of a Restrictive Environment
16:16 • 2min
Decline in Disposable Income and Potential Risks of a Recession
18:00 • 3min
The Influence of the Fed's Actions on Inequality
21:25 • 5min