Catch-22: Rate Hikes May Fuel Even MORE Inflationary Deficit Spending

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First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2023/03/01/catch-22-rate-hikes-may-fuel-even-more-inflationary-deficit-spending-002691

Federal Reserve rate hikes meant to quell inflation may ultimately have the opposite effect. Of course, higher borrowing costs will force consumers to scale back and businesses to trim payrolls. A contraction in debt-financed economic activity will in theory cause inflation to fall.

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