Shark Tank investor Robert Herjavec has revealed he is “not a big fan” of the US Federal Reserve, claiming they have raised interest rates way too quickly.
“I think Sydney, and Australia in general, is one of the most expensive places to live and I
think a lot of people are dealing with a lot of consumer debt,” he told Sky News host Sharri Markson.
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