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What if I told you that multiple 0.25% interest rate hikes are unlikely to meaningfully counter 7.5% inflation? The last time the US had inflation this high Vo
by lowkey 5y ago
What if I told you that multiple 0.25% interest rate hikes are unlikely to meaningfully counter 7.5% inflation?
The last time the US had inflation this high Volcker had to raise rates to double-digits in order to break the back of inflation.
Also, don't forget that 20% of all USD ever printed were printed in the past year and the Fed has made no claims that they plan to taper the money printer anytime soon.