Kashkari: Fed may need to raise rates if Strait of Hormuz stays closed

    https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-federal-reserve-neel-kashkari-interest-rates-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz/601828820

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    1. Strange-Maize9536 on

      If closing the strait revved up the economy a rate increase makes sense. Very unlikely. Raising the interest rates to make the cost of oil go down doesn’t equate

    2. Who’s up for a nice, steaming hot cup of 70s-style stagflation?

      Usually economic growth and inflation are correlated – if you’re dealing with one, it means you’re at least benefiting from the other. Leave it to Trump to manage to create the worst of both worlds.

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