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Why the Federal Reserve's epic fight against inflation might be over

  • Written by Ryan Herzog, Associate Professor of Economics, Gonzaga University
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The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady signals that central bankers believe it is time to hit pause, at least temporarily, on their aggressive campaign to tame runaway inflation.

The latest data, not to mention several other factors, however, suggests it’s time for a full...

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