In the media | 10 Jul 2023

Industry today: The Fed Will Break Something

Ryan Sweet

Chief US Economist

Ryan Sweet, our Chief US Economist, joins Industry today to examine how Fed tightening may remain a risk, despite potential labor market and inflation stabilization.

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