Why Did the Fed Cut Interest Rates in Late 1998

question 47

Multiple Choice

Why did the Fed cut interest rates in late 1998?

• A)To help reduce the value of the dollar
• B)To help increase the value of the dollar
• C)Fear of the consequences of the Asian financial crisis
• D)To offset the effects of low oil prices

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