Inflation
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Disinflation Continued in September
The Fed needs to ensure it doesn’t inadvertently keep money tight for too long. Tomorrow’s downturn won’t fix yesterday’s inflation. It will just compound the misery.
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The Fed’s Remarkable ‘Independence’ Claim
Despite its claims, the Fed operates politically, loyally financing the government’s deficit as needed, and without accountability.
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Pasta Caprese Index: Inflation’s Hidden Toll on Food and Tradition
Rising prices and reduced purchasing power don’t just inflate our grocery bills. They endanger our cultural traditions.
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Stay Put or Pay Up: Why Can’t Your Mortgage Move With You?
“Once ‘locked in,’ a comparatively low mortgage rate functions as an emotional and economic anchor.” ~Laura Williams
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Inflation Remained Below Target in August
“More cuts are projected for 2025, but not enough to return the stance of monetary policy to neutral.” ~William J. Luther
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Business Conditions Monthly July 2024
“The key question, moving forward, is whether the Federal Reserve’s shift to accommodation will be sufficient to counteract the emerging signs of economic contraction.” ~Peter C. Earle
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Fed Rate Cuts Are Unlikely to Goose the Stock Market or Prevent a Recession
“Rate cuts based on hindsight instead of foresight can confirm a recession but can’t prevent it.” ~Richard Salsman
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AIER’s Everyday Price Index Eases Marginally in August 2024
“Inflation in the United States will end 2024 above the Fed’s target range.” ~Peter C. Earle
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Moderate Inflation Affirms Fed’s Path to Easing
“The Fed should ignore the political noise and follow the data. Central bankers failed to curb inflation, but that doesn’t mean they should deliberately make the opposite mistake now.” ~Alexander W. Salter
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The Fed’s Balance Sheet Feeds Bailout Culture
“It appears that Fed officials came to believe that they had the authority and power to do whatever they deem necessary to ‘fix’ the economy.” ~Paul Mueller
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Disinflation Continued in September
The Fed needs to ensure it doesn’t inadvertently keep money tight for too long. Tomorrow’s downturn won’t fix yesterday’s inflation. It will just compound the misery.
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•
The Fed’s Remarkable ‘Independence’ Claim
Despite its claims, the Fed operates politically, loyally financing the government’s deficit as needed, and without accountability.
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•
Pasta Caprese Index: Inflation’s Hidden Toll on Food and Tradition
Rising prices and reduced purchasing power don’t just inflate our grocery bills. They endanger our cultural traditions.
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•
Stay Put or Pay Up: Why Can’t Your Mortgage Move With You?
“Once ‘locked in,’ a comparatively low mortgage rate functions as an emotional and economic anchor.” ~Laura Williams
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Inflation Remained Below Target in August
“More cuts are projected for 2025, but not enough to return the stance of monetary policy to neutral.” ~William J. Luther
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Business Conditions Monthly July 2024
“The key question, moving forward, is whether the Federal Reserve’s shift to accommodation will be sufficient to counteract the emerging signs of economic contraction.” ~Peter C. Earle
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Fed Rate Cuts Are Unlikely to Goose the Stock Market or Prevent a Recession
“Rate cuts based on hindsight instead of foresight can confirm a recession but can’t prevent it.” ~Richard Salsman
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AIER’s Everyday Price Index Eases Marginally in August 2024
“Inflation in the United States will end 2024 above the Fed’s target range.” ~Peter C. Earle
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Moderate Inflation Affirms Fed’s Path to Easing
“The Fed should ignore the political noise and follow the data. Central bankers failed to curb inflation, but that doesn’t mean they should deliberately make the opposite mistake now.” ~Alexander W. Salter
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The Fed’s Balance Sheet Feeds Bailout Culture
“It appears that Fed officials came to believe that they had the authority and power to do whatever they deem necessary to ‘fix’ the economy.” ~Paul Mueller