Rentekutt, a term originating from Norwegian, translates to “interest rate cut” in English. It refers to a decision made by a central bank or monetary authority to lower the prevailing interest rates. This action is typically taken to stimulate economic activity by making borrowing cheaper, thereby encouraging spending and investment. Interest rate cuts can have a significant impact on various sectors of the economy, including consumer spending, business investments, and overall economic growth. By reducing interest rates, central banks aim to increase the money supply, boost consumption, and help to combat economic downturns or stagnation. Rentekutt is often evaluated in the context of economic indicators such as inflation, unemployment, and GDP growth to assess its potential effectiveness and necessity.
Federal Reserve kom med denne beskjeden onsdag, først i en policyuttalelse og deretter i en pressekonferanse der leder Jerome Powell forsterket budskapet. Sentralbanken signaliserte at de nærmer seg en etterlengtet…