An Inflation Pattern That Has Overtones of the Dreaded 1970s Is Forming
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The article discusses an emerging inflation pattern reminiscent of the 1970s, sparking concerns among commenters about potential economic consequences and the effectiveness of current monetary policies.
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Worry, but don't worry
A past pattern is reforming, but nothing ever really repeats.
There are troubling signs, but maybe it's meaningless.
These measures meant something back in the day, but these measures aren't used today.
Thanks to federal shutdown, there's no reporting, so who knows?
We're begging the question and the question has been begged.
On and on... etc... and so on.
The article has an author, but what does he know? He thinks so. Wait, what was the topic?
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