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Rates to Weights: Esther George and Obesity Doctor Angela Fitch 11/13/23

Rates to Weights: Esther George and Obesity Doctor Angela Fitch 11/13/23

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Rates to Weights: Esther George and Obesity Doctor Angela Fitch 11/13/23

FromSquawk Pod

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Nov 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

After Moody’s revised its outlook for the United States government from stable to negative, investors are watching the Federal Reserve to see where it will take rates next. Former Kansas City Fed President Esther George share’s her thoughts on the Fed's decision to keep their options open on rate hikes and her observations on signs of economic cooling. Plus, Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug Wegovy cut the risk of serious cardiovascular complications in people with obesity and heart disease. Dr. Angela Fitch, Chief Medical Officer of Knownwell and President of the Obesity Medicine Association, joins to delve into the latest study on Wegovy, exploring its implications for the obesity epidemic in the U.S., and more.
Released:
Nov 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Squawk Pod is a daily, guided curation of the top moments and takeaways from CNBC’s flagship morning show, “Squawk Box”, anchored by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Each day, the podcast includes news making interviews, perspective and analysis from iconic guest hosts, and slices of debate and discussion—from the heated to the hilarious— all wrapped with exclusive context and color from Senior Producer Katie Kramer.