{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/8c560a52-84ff-4b06-b819-f4e9bd6e85ef/def90e8e-2942-400a-8485-7056dbd575c3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Basics: Central Banks & Interest Rates","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6113c4e58b49030d2716f6e0/6113c5918ccb1a0014f00740.png?height=200","description":"<p>Unless you've been in a submarine, blocked off from worldly communication, it would be pretty fair to assume you've heard a lot about central banks and interest rates in the media. Particularly over the past couple of years. We're going through a period that is arguably quite unprecedented, and the role of the central bank is coming into question - do they have the influence they once had? In this episode, we break down central banks and interest rates, to help you piece the economy together. We answer the following questions: • What are central banks? • Why are we talking about them now? • What are the goals of a central bank? • What is their role in the economy? • How do they achieve their goals? • What are interest rates? What is QE (quantitative easing)? • Which country has the lowest interest rate and which has the highest? Knowing the role of central banks and interest rates will go a long way to helping you form a solid base understanding of the economy. How to Get Involved in Equity Mates: • Equity Mates Website • Ask Us Anything Page • Thought Starters • Equity Mates Facebook Page • Facebook Discussion Group • Instagram • Equity Mates Twitter • Email (contact@equitymates.com)</p>","author_name":"Equity Mates Media"}