Read: Bernanke Urges Use Of Negative Rates When Next Recession Strikes
In theory, lower rates stimulate the economy. Let's say that a firm has a potential investment that will return 10% and it can borrow at 5%. That may not be enough profit margin to make it worthwhile, considering the risk. But if it can borrow at 2%, now it may make sense to do the investment.
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