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Debt—and Why the Fed Is Trapped

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Debt—and Why the Fed Is Trapped
The exterior of the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building is seen in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2022. Sarah Silbiger/Reuters
Lance Roberts
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The massive debt levels provide the single most significant risk and challenge to the Federal Reserve. It is also why the Fed is desperate to return inflation to low levels, even if it means weaker economic growth. Such was a point previously made by Jerome Powell:

Lance Roberts
Lance Roberts
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Lance Roberts is the chief investment strategist for RIA Advisors and lead editor of the Real Investment Report, a weekly subscriber-based newsletter that covers economic, political, and market topics as they relate to your money and life. He also hosts The Real Investment Show podcast, and his opinions are frequently sought after by major media sources. His insights and commentary on trends affecting the financial markets earned him a spot in the 2020 Refinitiv Global Social Media 100 influencers list.
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