Understanding the Fed: What Really Drives Interest Rates
Episode 568 Welcome to Loan Officer Freedom, the #1 podcast in the country for loan officers, hosted by Carl White. In this episode, your host, Carl White, is joined by industry leader Owen Lee to unravel the mystery behind the Federal Reserve, interest rate changes, and how those decisions are really made. You'll learn what the Fed's dual mandate means (hint: it's more than just "raise or lower rates") and why no single person—including the Fed Chair—holds the power most people think they do. Owen breaks down the Fed's voting process, how the mechanics of interest rates work like fuel in the…
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