Justin Ho
Marketplace reporter who covered international central bank divergence in this episode, explaining why other central banks may hold or raise rates while the Fed cuts.
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Dec 10, 2025 • 26min
Fed rate cut diverges from global central bank strategy
Stacey Vanek-Smith, a seasoned business journalist, discusses the pressures of quarterly earnings reporting, highlighting the drawbacks for long-term growth. Justin Ho, a Marketplace reporter, dives into the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut, contrasting it with global central banks that are raising or maintaining their rates. They explore how these diverging policies reflect broader economic challenges and international pressures, revealing the complex landscape of today's global economy.
Dec 10, 2025 • 26min
Fed rate cut diverges from global central bank strategy
Stacey Vanek-Smith, a journalist focused on corporate governance and markets, joins Justin Ho, a macroeconomics expert, and Sabree Beneshore, who follows labor and wage issues, to discuss the recent Fed rate cut and its divergence from global trends. They explore the implications of this cut amidst rising rates in other countries. Stacey uncovers the downsides of quarterly earnings reports, while Sabree reveals a slowdown in wage growth and surging employer health costs, painting a vivid picture of the current economic landscape.
