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A juiced-up economy is good news, right? Not if inflation reignites. That's the worry now.


Published on 2025-01-13 15:21:09 - MarketWatch
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  • The economy is humming along and yet the stock market is tanking. What's going on? Chalk it up to worries that strong U.S. growth will prevent inflation from returning to low prepandemic levels.

The article from MarketWatch discusses the current economic situation in the U.S., highlighting the tension between economic growth and the risk of inflation. Despite positive economic indicators like strong job growth, rising consumer confidence, and a robust GDP, there's growing concern about inflation potentially reigniting. The Federal Reserve has been increasing interest rates to manage inflation, which was at 6% in February, still above the Fed's 2% target. Analysts are worried that if the economy continues to grow too quickly, it could lead to higher inflation, forcing the Fed to adopt even tighter monetary policies. This could result in higher borrowing costs, potentially slowing down economic activity. The article also mentions the recent banking sector issues, like the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, which might lead to a credit crunch, further complicating the economic landscape. The overarching worry is that the Fed might need to choose between fostering economic growth and controlling inflation, with the latter potentially leading to a recession if not managed carefully.

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