White House Economic Adviser Hassett Envisions Rate Cuts Alongside Balance Sheet Reduction

Gate News message, April 22 — Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, said he can envision the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates while simultaneously reducing its balance sheet.

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