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My Take: Macroeconomic uncertainty makes a return thanks to the coronavirus

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In 2001, the recession was already in its sixth month when the attack occurred. GM introduced for the first time the no-interest loan in its “Keep America Rolling” plan, leveraging the Fed’s sharp rate cuts. In the wake of 9/11, there was patriotic call from authorities to go on with normal life, fly, attend sporting events, etc.