In Plus Episode 336 for the week of March 27, 2021, we discuss some new site additions for Plus members. We also explore an analogy to explain under what circumstances the money supply and purchasing power increase and under what circumstances they don't. We use the analogy to explain what is happening currently and under what circumstances it could lead to higher inflation. Finally, we review why Hoisington Investment Management Company believes inflation will stay low and interest … [Read more...]
205: Is The Federal Reserve Really Printing Money?
If the Federal Reserve has printed over $2 trillion dollar and given it to banks to lend, why is U.S. inflation still low? Photo by Pepi Stojanovski In this episode you’ll learn: How banks create money and how reserves factor into banks' lending decisions.How much has the money supply increased as a result of bank lending and Federal Reserve action.How Federal Reserve bond buying increased liquidity but not national wealth.Why we haven't seen higher inflation. Show … [Read more...]