Connecting the Dots Archive, June 2017

Why the Federal Reserve Should Study Algebra
  • June 20, 2017

Why the Federal Reserve Should Study Algebra

The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates again last week. Yes, it was a tiny hike, but as they say, “A quarter-point here and a quarter-point there, and pretty soon you’re talking about real money.”

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Get Ready for the Fed’s Big Mistake
  • June 13, 2017

Get Ready for the Fed’s Big Mistake

America is fully employed, or so say the statistics. Federal Reserve officials think the job market is strong enough to justify higher interest rates. They’re afraid inflation will get out of control.

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