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Feb 2022
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284: Why is High Inflation Still Here?

CHRIS BROWNING
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It feels like we hear about inflation every single day and many of us have felt its impacts in our daily lives. You may have heard that this high inflation was only supposed to be temporary, but it seems to be sticking around. This week I’ll dive in to some factors that are causing this persistent inflation and also what this means for mortgage interest rat ... Show More
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