RE:RE:RE:Geez the DOW UP 1,200 pts today It is usually presented this way:
Established economic theory is that we need interest rates at (CPI + target growth) for inflation to be pushed down.
It this case we are looking at let's say 8% CPI + 2% target = 10% overnight rate.
We are a long way away from that. A very, very, very long way away from that.
Moemoney42 wrote: Just heard on CNBC someone mention that the CPI rate needs to fall below the interest rate to slow inflation.. so in other words with an interest rate of 4% the economy can handle 3.9% inflation to maintain a neutral status.. I've mentioned before that I'm certain the FED will be happy with a 3-3.5% inflation rate for a long time.. Greenday wrote: @ red2000 - There's probably some study out there that says economic growth is most stable at at 2% inflation rate. But that's just the present monetary policy target rate. If the currrency is stable, a different inflation rate and interest rate doesn't automatically kill productivity and economic growth.