Stagflation Fears Grow as Prices Rise Despite Plunging Money Supply
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New data shows money supply growth rate turned negative for 3 quarters, which hasn't happened since the Great Depression. Prices are still rising despite the collapse in money supply.
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Reduced money availability due to Fed policies and Biden's inflationary spending has put strain on families, with bottom 80% income earners having less savings than before pandemic.
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Higher prices and reduced money has caused dependence on credit cards and consumer debt, with US credit card debt topping $1 trillion for the first time.
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Current battle in Congress over spending deals. Reducing spending necessary to curb inflation before it's too late.
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Combination of high prices and low money supply growth puts US economy on thin ice. If prices don't fall due to reduced spending, massive economic crisis looms.