Ep.52 - part 2 - Listener’s Question: Does the Fed Really Know What They Are Doing?

One of the prime missions of the Federal Reserve Board is to maintain the value of the dollar; adjusting the money supply to hold a dependable value. Did the Fed create the current surge in inflation? Given that inflation is at high levels for all major international currencies, probably not. Rather, the surge of inflation we are experiencing was more likely caused by the pandemic and the supply chain issues that our change in behavior created. Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! In this episode: Does the Fed Know What They are Doing? @2:25 Which Country is the “Right” One With Inflation Rate? @19:18 Battery Manufacturing is on the Rise Globally @24:08 What Causes Slow GDP Growth in the First Quarter? @26:00 And more! This episode was recorded on January 15th, 2022. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website Prices measured in the U.S. by Consumer Price Index are up 7% from a year ago. It’s the highest since 1982. Significant parts of this inflation seem to come from the used cars and trucks market, which are up by 37.3%, and the fuel and oil market, which are up by 50%. Welcome to another episode with Jeff and Jake McClure from TPWC! In this episode: What Happened in the Market This Week? (1/10 – 1/14) @5:35 – 23:00 Geopolitical Issues in Kazakhstan @21:06 And more! This episode was recorded on January 15th, 2022. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website https://www.tpwc.com/ We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. **The information we are presenting during the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not considered investment advice.