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Signals to look for when making sense of the market

CNBC · 28 days ago
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CNBC
28 days ago

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer breaks out the blackboard for a lesson on the Federal Reserve; what it does, who it impacts, and why you should care.

Breakdown
  • The Federal Reserve's signals are closely watched by Wall Street for market direction.
  • Raising interest rates to curb inflation can slow the economy and depress markets. 10s
  • Cutting interest rates encourages borrowing, spending, and investment. 1m 5s
  • Lower rates can create a virtuous cycle of economic expansion and job creation. 1m 41s
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