The Psychology of Negative Interest Rates

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Recorded22 May 2020

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Normally cutting rates sends a signal that the economy is getting a stimulus, that the amount of interest on savings is going to fall and therefore you should spend, spend, spend. But what if, as we move towards negative rates, it sends the signal that everything is broken and that actually you should save more to protect your family and business even though it will cost you?

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