A Fed policy rate that low is not typically a sign that the U.S. is the "hottest" country in the world for investment, as Trump has said.

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A Fed policy rate that low is not typically a sign that the United States is the "hottest" country in the world for investment, as Trump has said. It is usually a crisis response to an economy in serious trouble.