Richard DeKaser

Interview with Richard DeKaser

Featuring Richard DeKaser - June 29, 2005

Richard joins Jim for what Jim calls his "Fed Watch" show. Richard provides a tour of the economy as the two discuss the impact of petroleum prices on the economy, is there a housing bubble, and whether the Fed will raise rates this week. Jim points out that rising interest rates and rising petroleum prices has created a double whammy for small businesses.

Category: Economy: Nation, Global

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