Why a modest US interest rate rise won’t change much for most businesses

Rates may rise, but don’t be too concerned – a small increase is unlikely to change major decisions on investment or hiringWith the appointment of a new Federal Reserve chair, the latest concern is that interest rates will go up in the next few months. That decision will depend on many factors, including inflation, jobs and the economy’s overall growth.
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Rates may rise, but don’t be too concerned – a small increase is unlikely to change major decisions on investment or hiringWith the appointment of a new Federal Reserve chair, the latest concern is that interest rates will go up in the next few months. That decision will depend on many factors, including inflation, jobs and the economy’s overall growth. But when that happens, watch out! The media will go nuts and the president will go ballistic.
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- Rates may rise, but don’t be too concerned – a small increase is unlikely to change major decisions on investment or hiringWith the appointment of a new Federal Reserve chair, the latest concern is that interest rates will go up in the next few months. That decision will depend on many factors, including inflation, jobs and the economy’s overall growth.
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Why a modest US interest rate rise won’t change much for most businesses
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