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Podcast Highlight - Cause and Effect: Inflation and Interest Rates

What's Driving the Market

The team discusses Inflation and Interest Rates, looking at historical trends and how inflation is measured along with a closer look at the actual control the Feds have. They finish with a look at how this is affecting car loans and mortgages.

Enjoy this highlight clip from the Strong Valley Mid-Quarter Roundtable discussion. If you have questions for the Strong Valley team, check out strongvalley.com and use the Contact form to submit your questions.

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March 6, 2023
What's Driving the Market
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