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FinCap Friday: The Fed vs Inflation
FinCap Friday: The Fed vs Inflation
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How does increasing interest rates lead to a decrease in inflation?
Higher interest rates leads to more transactions in the economy
Increasing interest rates doesn’t impact inflation
Higher interest rates leads to a stagnant economy
Higher interest rates leads to less transactions in the economy
2
Increasing rates from nearly 0% to over 3% in 2022 was the fastest policy adjustment since back in:
the 1920's
the 1980's
the early 2000's
the 1800's
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True or False: The interest rate set by The Fed is the same rate that consumers get when borrowing.
True
False
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In September 2022, The Fed raised interest rates by:
0%
7.5%
17.5%
0.75%
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What was the primary reason why The Fed increased interest rates in 2022?
To slow down the rate of inflation
To make the stock market go up
To boost the economy
To increase interest on national debt
