Federal Reserve Alert! Governor Lisa Cook: “Your generation has seen two once-in-a-century economic events within two decades. Your economic experiences are different from anyone else’s. That insight and understanding will be critical to policymakers. The economics profession needs your perspective”

by Dismal-Jellyfish Governor Lisa D. Cook At “Exploring Careers in Economics,” a conference sponsored by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, D.C. Source: https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/cook20230404a.htm Good afternoon, and welcome to “Exploring Careers in Economics.” I am disappointed I …

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We are experiencing the fastest rate hikes in half a century, eventually sanity will prevail…

https://t.co/xcm1INGoLq — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) February 15, 2023 Protection ended well pic.twitter.com/RYtTKLbvh5 — Alessio (@AlessioTMAD) February 15, 2023 The Cost of Protecting Against a US Government Default — (1Y US CDS) pic.twitter.com/loMZmLjMsY — Michael McDonough (@M_McDonough) February 15, 2023 …

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Historic first eruption of Mauna Loa in 21st century!

For first time since the 80s Mauna Loa volcano is erupting! No danger yet to locals! Image from Mauna Loa summit webcam acquired at 11:46 PM HST. Webcams for the volcano can be found at https://t.co/Vb49rS11OH. pic.twitter.com/BDNWWT3kjH — USGS Volcanoes🌋 …

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Britain faces longest recession in a CENTURY: BofE delivers grim forecast for the economy as it raises interest rates by 0.75% to 3% – the biggest increase in three decades – sending the cost of unfixed mortgages soaring by thousands

by Boo_Randy Brits who levered up on debt to get up on that “housing ladder” – and bought into the most insane housing bubble in human history – are going to be experiencing severe rectal trauma. If you must squeal …

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