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Dec 14, 2022

You know about interest rates. Ever heard of the Fed’s balance sheet?

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates again, but not by as much as before. Susan Schmidt explains what that could mean. Sticking with the Fed, we look into another tool it has that can affect your mortgage. The number of H-2B seasonal worker visas being offered has sharply increased.

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You know about interest rates. Ever heard of the Fed’s balance sheet? — Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

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With all eyes on interest rates, the Fed’s shifting balance sheet flies under the radar
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
The Fed’s balance sheet is one of its devices that’s managed to avoid the spotlight.
The U.S. is nearly doubling the number of seasonal worker H-2B visas it offers
by Meghan McCarty Carino
Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images
H-2Bs, temporary non-agriculture work visas for foreigners without advanced degrees, are used for jobs in landscaping, food processing and hospitality.

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You know about interest rates. Ever heard of the Fed’s balance sheet?

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Segments From This Episode

With all eyes on interest rates, the Fed’s shifting balance sheet flies under the radar

The U.S. is nearly doubling the number of seasonal worker H-2B visas it offers

The Team