The US central bank experienced its largest operating loss of $114.3 billion in 2020 and 2021 due to aggressive support of the US economy. The Fed’s vigorous economic support and subsequent hike in interest rates to counter excessive inflation caused the central bank to suffer its greatest operational loss ever.Larger …
Read More »Biden Blaming Pandemic: Inflation ‘Hurting’ US Families
US President Joe Biden blamed high inflation on COVID-19 pandemic disruptions to the economy as well as the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, adding that rising price pressures are “hurting” American families ahead of the November midterms. In response to reporters’ question about taking any “responsibility” for inflation, Biden stated, “I think our …
Read More »Will Antitrust Versus Inflation Strategy Ease Biden’s Worries?
As rising inflation threatens his presidency, US President Joe Biden is turning to the federal antitrust authorities to try to tame hot price increases that his administration believes are partly driven by a lack of corporate competition.Biden pushed the Agriculture Department to begin investigation on large meatpackers that control a …
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