U.S. is entering a New Economic Era
The U.S. is entering a new economic era. It began with an interest rate tightening cycle coming out of the Federal Reserve, with decisions that have reshaped personal finance in America. Some savings accounts can now return meaningful interest for the first time in years. It has also led to a Wall Street reshuffling, and a wave of corporate bankruptcies as some bad bets turn sour. With these free money years coming to a close, we examine how the Fed’s decision-making has affected the economy.
Chapters:
00:00 — Introduction
01:20 — Jobs, wealth and inequality
03:55 — Zero interest rates
06:02 — Wall Street
08:02 — Risk-taking
09:40 — Unconventional policies
Credit to : CNBC