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In this podcast, the hosts discuss the Federal Reserve, comparing it to driving a car with faulty equipment and delayed responses. They also touch upon the topic of interest rates.
The length of a loan can impact the interest rate charged due to the risk of default and the effect of inflation on the value of the borrowed money over time. Financial experts recommend refinancing to a shorter loan length, such as 15 years, for less risk and a lower annual percentage rate (APR).
Banks aim to predict future inflation when setting mortgage rates to maximize profits. Fluctuations can have immediate and long-term effects on the economy, causing changes in home buying and construction jobs.
The host shares the story of a man who withdrew $12,000 from the Portland branch of the bank right before it collapsed, and discusses the role of the Federal Reserve in supplying cash reserves to banks.
Banks make money by lending out the money they have to make more money. They can also borrow from other banks to satisfy the Fed's reserve requirements, known as the federal funds rate.
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The Federal Funds Rate affects interest rates for everything and is usually kept stable to avoid frequent tax changes. When increased, it causes better interest rates, and when decreased, it causes worse rates for regular people.
The Federal Reserve's actions, such as flooding the market with Treasury bills, can affect the stock market by making it more or less attractive to investors. However, too much money in the economy can lead to inflation and higher prices.
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The demand pull theory explains the current inflation trend due to government stimulus checks and low-interest rates, with a need for a controlled amount of inflation to maintain a steady economy.
Inflation is the result of the rise in cost of business and the finite supply of products caused by the supply chain crisis. The manipulation of the economy is necessary to slow down inflation while keeping the business afloat.
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