Should the Fed just do it?

Within a week the US could have its first interest rate rise in nine years. The US Federal Reserve is meeting to discuss whether or not to pull the trigger and start tightening its monetary policy. In this week's podcast, we take a look at whether or not the Fed will raise rates and whether or not it should. Alexandra Frean, The Times US Business Editor, Philip Aldrick, The Times Economics Editor and Patrick Hosking, The Times Financial Editor are divided on what the Fed's next move will be but are united in what they think the central bank should do. If the Fed does raise rates, what will it mean for markets and what does it mean for a UK rate rise? And if they don't raise them this month, when will they make the move? There is never going to be a perfect moment, so should they just do?The team join guest presenter Richard Fletcher, The Times Business Editor, to give their views on the next step for the world's largest economy.You can find out all the news and reaction on our Business Now live...

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