“Wait a minute Rob, isn’t the Fed thinking of lowering rates this week? And if they don’t do it now, won’t they lower rates in an upcoming meeting?” If President Donald Trump and his administration have their way, the Federal Reserve will lower rates as close to near-zero levels as possible. More News from Barchart However, this week should serve as a reminder to traders and investors about one of the most frequently misunderstood aspects of modern investing. It has to do with what the Fed really does w ...