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Michel and Mary Orradre Professor of Economics Alex Field Head Shot

Michel and Mary Orradre Professor of Economics Alex Field Head Shot

Alex Field : Federal Rate Increase : NBC Bay Area

Professor Alex Field was interviewed by NBC Bay Area about the recent increase in interest rates implemented by the Federal Reserve.
Michel and Mary Orradre Professor of Economics Alex Field Head Shot

Alex Field, Michel and Mary Orradre Professor of Economics, was interviewed by NBC Bay Area about the Federal Reserve’s recent increase in interest rates – the first in almost a decade.

An excerpt from the clip:
“Santa Clara University economist Alex Field says today’s announcement is good news for your savings account. Banks will offer a slightly higher interest for your deposits. The downside: It will cost you a little more now to borrow money for a car or a home. Credit card interest rates will likely increase too.”

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