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The Fed Has Raised Interest Rates Again, and It’s the Highest It’s Been In Fifteen Years (Guest: IRAQuote.com Representative)

December 16, 2022 by Jerry McGlothlin

An IRAQuote.com representative takes a closer look at what this could mean for the economy in 2023. Once again, the Federal Reserve has opted to raise interest rates – and once again, consumers are wondering how it will tie in with a potential recession in 2023. A new report from The Epoch Times shows that the rate rose an additional 50 basis points, bringing it into a target range of 4.25-4.5 percent. That’s the highest level it’s … Read more

Who Is the Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Hike Really Out To Help? (Guests: Dr. Ron Paul, Brett Winterble)

June 16, 2022 by Jerry McGlothlin

One of the biggest stories this week revolves around the Federal Reserve and its attempt to halt the booming inflation in the United States by increasing the interest rate by 0.75 percent. But many are asking who exactly this is going to help. When the rate hike took place, Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell noted during a press conference, “It is essential that we bring inflation down if we are to have a sustained period … Read more

Fed Rate Hikes may lead to a 2023 Recession (Guest: Ron Paul or Brett Winterble)

June 16, 2022June 15, 2022 by Jerry McGlothlin

The Federal Reserve raised its interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point – in an effort to fight back against inflation. But the question is, what kind of effect will it really have? Joel Griffith, an economic expert for the Heritage Foundation, explained to The Center Squad, “The Federal Reserve’s complicity in financing Congress’ outrageous spending spree of the past two years is largely to blame for the sky-high inflation, the new housing … Read more