The Federal Reserve has once again raised interest rates, which means borrowing money for your mortgage or your business is once again more expensive. New York Times economics reporter Talmon Joseph Smith explains why this might keep happening.
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How Expecting Inflation Can Actually Create More Inflation
<p>To fight historic levels of inflation, the Federal Reserve this week, once again, raised interest rates, its most powerful weapon against rising prices.</p><p>The move was intended to slow demand, but there was also a psychological factor: If consumers become convinced that in ... Show More
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