Fed’s Steady Rates and Belgium’s Economic Slowdown: A Global Perspective
Explore the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady amidst economic uncertainties and Belgium's economic growth hitting a four-year low. Delve into Rachel Reeves' ambitious reforms to boost the UK's economy and the World Economic Forum's insights on 'circularity' as a driver for sustainable growth. This episode offers a comprehensive analysis of global economic strategies and their implications for future stability.Sources:https://www.kaohooninternational.com/economics/551624https://www.belganewsagency.eu/belgian-economic-growth-slowed-to-1-per-cent-in-2024https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g3w48yy8yohttps://news.cornell.edu/stories/2025/01/world-economic-forum-expert-circularity-can-drive-growthOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Federal Holds Interest Rates Steady as Economic Conditions Align with Monetary Policy(00:03:34) Belgian economic growth slowed to 1 per cent in 2024(00:06:40) Could Racheal Reeves' new reforms boost growth?(00:09:31) World Economic Forum Expert: “Circularity” can drive growth