Broadcast date: October 14, 2026 | KTRH NewsRadio 740, Houston, Texas
What can higher interest rates solve when the pressure starts with energy costs?
For a small business, more expensive credit can delay an equipment purchase or a new hire. For families, it can put another obstacle between a paycheck and a home. Understanding what is driving inflation matters before deciding how to respond.
In this 49-second news report, KTRH reporter Michael Shiloh features Dan Varroney’s assessment ahead of the September inflation release and the Federal Reserve’s October meeting.
Matching the policy response to the pressure
Dan argues for holding rates steady while watching consumer and producer prices, and explains why higher rates cannot directly resolve diesel supply pressures. The strategic question is how to contain inflation without unnecessarily raising the cost of investment for Main Street.
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For business leaders and trade association executives: where are financing costs affecting an investment decision for your business or members? I would welcome your perspective.
Dan Varroney is an economic growth strategist, author, small-business advocate and the founder and CEO of Potomac Core. Explore Dan’s background, his books and speaking topics for business and association leaders.
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