21 Sep 2024

Jarrod Kerr on the US Federal Reserve lowering interest rates

From Saturday Morning, 7:52 am on 21 September 2024
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This week central bank of the US - the Federal Reserve - lowered interest rates for the first time in more than four years  - and by more than the usual incremental amount.

The Fed reduced the key lending rate by half-a percent - to the range of 4.75 to 5 percent.

Jarrod Kerr is Kiwibank Chief Economist and speaks to Colin.