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Can Trump Get The Fed To Cut Rates? | Ep. 132
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Trump wants a massive rate cut, but will the Fed actually do it? In this episode, I break down the 2025 interest rate debate, why Trump is pressing Powell, and what it all means for your money.
Chapters
00:00 The Fed's Dilemma: Interest Rates and Economic Growth
02:57 Trump vs. Powell: The Political Pressure on the Fed
05:53 The Impact of Rate Cuts on the Economy
08:58 Navigating Financial Decisions in Uncertain Times
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