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The Hidden Tax of Financial Repression on Your Savings
With the Fed Funds rate holding at 3.75 percent and core PCE rising to 130.9 in September, Lucas and Luna explore how financial repression quietly erodes real returns. They examine the gap between nominal yields and inflation breakevens, using data from Treasury bills and corporate bonds to show why savers are losing purchasing power despite stable headline rates. This episode breaks down the mechanics of yield curve control and reserve balances, offering a clear view of where your cash actually sits in today's economic landscape.
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