Season 4, Episode 29: Welcome back to Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl. This week Dr. Kuehl focuses on the latest news on the cut of interest rates.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 4, Episode 29 (6:30 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks to members about the latest interest rate changes – what it means, and what it doesn’t mean.     

• Why did the Fed lower rates 0.50% instead of 0.25% as mentioned?    
• How did the markets react? Was anyone shocked?      
• How many more points come after this cut??     
• Are there still concerns about inflation and the economy?     
• What / who is affected by the interest rate reduction?     
• Will this be a big deal for the consumers?     
• How fast do things react to this reduction?
• Will rates go up at all anymore?  
• Why will the dollar most likely weaken? Is it a good thing for the United States?    
• Will there be less import competition? What will we see for exportation?
• What should we expect for the rest of the year and long term for interest rates?

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