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Why, in theory, does the economy pick up when the Fed cuts rates?

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Ans: The Fed lowers interest rates in order to stimulate economic growth, as lower financing costs can encourage borrowing and investing. ... When there is too much growth, the Fed can then raise interest rates in order to slow inflation and return growth to more sustainable levels.
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