Rising Rates Channel Why Fed Rate Hikes Won’t Hurt Economic Growth Ben Hernandez October 2, 2018 Art Laffer, a former economic adviser to President Ronald Reagan, reacts to the GDP growth of 4.2 percent in the second quarter, and whether discusses whether Federal Reserve interest rate hikes could derail potential growth. For more investment strategies, visit the Rising Rates Channel. RELATED TOPICSFederal Reservefree marketinterest ratesRates