Ep. 121: Trump's Moves to Lower Credit Card & Mortgage Rates Will Have Different Impacts

January 16
30 mins

Episode Description

Recently President Trump called for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates, and $200 billion of purchases of mortgage-backed securities. Both moves were intended to help the average American. They each have unintended economic consequences, but the policies are structured differently and require different tools of analysis.

Related:
- https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/09/trump-orders-mortgage-bond-purchases-these-stocks-are-jumping.html 
- https://www.businessinsider.com/ackman-trump-call-cap-credit-card-interest-mistake-affordability-2026-1 

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