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When the financial collapse occurred, central banks responded aggressively by slashing interest rates to historically low levels in an attempt to stimulate the economy. However, this move led to many misconceptions regarding economic recovery.
The Disconnect in Economic Predictions
Despite predictions of swift economic recovery due to these rate cuts, the recovery failed to materialize. As years went by without an uptick in interest rates or a clear economic bounce-back, it became evident that economists were missing the mark. Through the lens of personal experience on the trading floor, the speaker began to recognize the persistent disconnect between economic theory and reality.