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August 15, 2011

Low Rates May Do Little to Entice Nervous Consumers

“The Federal Reserve’s announcement last week that it intended to keep credit cheap for at least two more years was a clear invitation to Americans: Go out and borrow.  But many economists say it will take more than low interest rates to persuade consumers, a crucial driver of the nation’s economy, to take on more debt.”

Read the full article at The New York Times

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