cover of episode Why the Fed shouldn’t cut rates on Wednesday (but probably will)

Why the Fed shouldn’t cut rates on Wednesday (but probably will)

2019/9/16
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On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will conclude its September policy meeting. Futures' markets have priced in a high probability that they will cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points and this is likely what they will do. However, there are at least six good reasons why they shouldn't.