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Testing the Fed's predictions

How good is the Federal Reserve at its job? That can be a difficult question to answer. Monetary policy is subjective, and it can take years before the results become apparent. However, MoneyRates.com has found a way to hold the Fed accountable on a more immediate basis for some aspects of its [...]

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