Fed policy: looking at the wrong side of the telescope

Fed policy: looking at the wrong side of the telescope

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates five times this year, essentially doubling them. His rationale is that higher rates will dampen inflation by reducing demand, especially in interest-rate-sensitive sectors like home and car purchases. The newly elected Republican House majority will try to further reduce demand by pushing hard to “cut spending.” A recession …

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