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The Fed vs Inflation

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Discussion Prompt:

Have you noticed any prices going up lately? What are some examples from your everyday life?

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Extend Your Learning

Three Relevant Resources from NGPF:

  • MOVE: Inflation Over Time (Activity)
  • ANALYZE: Understanding Inflation (Activity)
  • ECON: What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)? (Activity)

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References:

  • Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement (The Fed)
  • Fed Prepares Another Large Rate Increase to Fight Inflation (NY Times)
  • Interest rates will rise until inflation is under control, Fed chair Powell says (NPR)
  • Consumer prices up 9.1% over the year ended June ‘22, largest increase in 40 yrs (BLS)
  • Costco’s CFO says the price of the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo is ‘forever’ (CNBC)

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THE FED VS INFLATION | SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 EDITION | NEXT GEN PERSONAL FINANCE