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>You know, if it was that easy then central banks would have raised interest rates a long time ago. Probably shortly after 2008. The Fed attempted to raise rat
by jdhn 5y ago
>You know, if it was that easy then central banks would have raised interest rates a long time ago. Probably shortly after 2008.
The Fed attempted to raise rates in 2011 which lead to the so-called "Taper Tantrum" where stocks plunged. The Fed either got scared, or received a phonecall, and promptly held off on increasing rates.