Yeah because there's negative interest rates in Europe and the USD has already appreciated considerably. Anyhow, low-ish interest rates were the norm for most

Yeah because there's negative interest rates in Europe and the USD has already appreciated considerably. Anyhow, low-ish interest rates were the norm for most of the US' history, rates will go up, but get used to low rates. Keeping the banks in line (not taking too much leverage) is the key to preventing another bust, not raising interest rates. Regardless, low interest rates don't mean the US is still in a recession. There's 5% unemployment and the economy is growing. Heck, 2 of Europe's stronger economies (Switzerland and Sweden) have negative rates.