Why Fed Rate Cuts Aren’t Helping Most Americans

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Why Fed Rate Cuts Aren’t Helping Most Americans The Federal Reserve has signaled that it may reduce the federal funds rate through 2026. As a result, U.S. households could soon see cheaper financing terms for cars, homes, student loans and more. These decisions can also lead to faster asset price increases. Economists say that past Fed decisions continue to disadvantage households that hold their wealth in cash or bonds. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:19 Chapter 1: Forecasts 3:28 Chapter 2: Asset prices 6:08 Chapter 3: Wealth disparities Produced and Edited by: Carlos Waters Additional Editing by: Andrea Miller Senior Director of Video: Lindsey Jacobson Graphics: Jason Reginato, Mallory Brangan Additional Footage: Getty Images, Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Business Economists Additional Sources: American Investment Council, Bank for International Settlement, Bankrate, BlackRock, Boge, Wybenga & Bradley, Congress, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Nasdaq, National Association of Realtors, Peter G. Peterson Foundation, University of Chicago, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Housing and Development, U.S. Treasury Department, Vanguard » Subscribe to CNBC TV: » Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more. Want to be yo
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