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Fed Keeps Interest Rates High; Jobs Grow for 40th Consecutive Month
May 3, 2024
43:19
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The podcast discusses the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain high interest rates, job growth for the 40th consecutive month, low unemployment rates, and lopsided stock market performance. It also covers the implications of inflation, real estate market trends, economic sentiment, and investing strategies.
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- Federal Reserve maintains high interest rates to combat inflation, despite job market growth.
- Stock market driven by few companies, with real estate facing challenges in commercial sector.
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Current High Interest Rates to Remain Stable
Interest rates, currently at a 23-year high, are expected to stay elevated for an extended period following the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates at their recent meeting. Despite speculation that rates might decrease later in the year, the Fed's focus on inflation, currently below the 2% target, indicates a prolonged period of high rates to slow economic activity.
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