exHFguy2

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   by exHFguy2 9y ago

   Predictable increases == stable. "but more than a 10th of the population is in their working years but not working." Fed has very limited set of things they control. They don't do fiscal or policy.
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   by exHFguy2 9y ago

   Prices, in US Dollars, have more or less been stable. Some have risen a lot (e.g., medical, education). Some have gone down a lot (e.g., clothing). Overall though....stable-ish. Some of this the fed controls, some of this they don't. T
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   by exHFguy2 9y ago

   "Real" means inflation adjusted in the economics and finance world. Let's call it a "True" interest rate. Central banks directly influence the shorter end of the yield curve. They can influence the longer end only i
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   by exHFguy2 9y ago

   "* In a rising interest rate environment, all bond purchases will prove unwise, since the investor could have earned a higher rate by waiting a bit longer. * In a falling interest rate environment, all bond selling (issuance) will prov
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   by exHFguy2 9y ago

   Regarding business debt ---- > It is usually floating rate and has a shorter term. You will have to roll the debt more often as you refinance. Thus, you will pay the higher inflation costs. And if inflation costs are unpredictable, then