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Fed Rates Explained in a Rube Goldberg Machine | The New York Times
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Kristi Yang posted on 2021/06/27Ever wondered how the Federal Reserve's decisions impact your wallet? This super cool Rube Goldberg machine video breaks down complex topics like interest rates and inflation in a fun, visual way! You'll pick up essential vocabulary about monetary policy and see exactly how it affects everyday life.
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delicate
US /ˈdɛlɪkɪt/
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UK /'delɪkət/
- Adjective
- Easily broken or damaged
- Finely made, with great care
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US /tɚm/
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UK /tɜ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- Length of time something is expected to happen
- Transitive Verb
- To call; give a name to
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US /ɪkˈspɛkt/
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UK /ɪk'spekt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To believe something is probably going to happen
- To anticipate or believe that something will happen or someone will arrive.
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US /ɪnˈfleʃən/
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UK /ɪn'fleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of filling something with air or gas
- Continual rise in the prices of products
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