52: Why Interest Rates Are Going Negative

Anyone with a savings account is familiar with the impact of low interest rates. The most generous savings accounts in the U.S. barely pay 2%. Bonds aren't a whole lot better. But in Europe and much of the world, interest rates are not just low-they're actually negative. Matt Klein joins host Alex Eule to explain.

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