The Fed says it might have to go back to 0% Interest Rates

07/09/2025 Notes in the Margin

“The researchers added the chance of a return to near-zero rates ‘remains significant over the medium to long term…due to recent elevated uncertainty.’” In Fedspeak, “uncertainty” means “bad economy.”

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