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Ms. Patterson is an economist who has held senior roles at JPMorgan Chase and Bridgewater Associates. Mr. Cass, Dr. Furman ...
Rate cuts might start in Washington, but the actual effect plays out in living rooms, small businesses and kitchen tables nationwide.
Not in recent years, however. Pay close attention to this history when analyzing the Federal Reserve's imminent interest-rate decision. The yield curve is likely to become even more upwardly sloping ...