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It’s still “inflation or bust” as far as the Fed is concerned

The latest interest-rate meeting of the US Federal Reserve has confirmed what markets already knew – central banks are pursuing "inflation or bust” policies. John Stepek explains what that means for you. 

by: John Stepek
30 Jan 2020

Jerome Powell’s message is clear: the Fed wants inflation to be a good bit higher than its 2% target

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