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Monday, June 10, 2024

Should the Fed Raise its Inflation Target?

Americans Really, Really Hate Inflation—and That’s a Big Problem for the Fed
https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/americans-inflation-target-fed-c1fc7857
The Fed for years has targeted 2% inflation. Some economists think 4% would give the Fed more room to get out of downturns.
 
Related:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/opinion-higher-interest-rates-please-the-fed-must-raise-its-long-term-target-for-a-soft-landing/ar-BB1nO14h