On Thursday, April 26 BCA Chief Economist Martin Barnes and Peter Berezin, Managing Editor of The Bank Credit Analyst discussed the outlook for inflation in the U.S. Topics covered included:
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How much spare capacity is there in the U.S. economy, and will this affect the likely path for inflation?
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Are there legitimate reasons for policymakers to target higher inflation, and could these reasons sway the way policymakers behave?
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Should investors be concerned that the massive expansion of the Fed's balance sheet will stoke inflation?
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What are the political factors that could affect the trajectory of inflation over the coming years?
Throughout the webcast, you'll be able to submit your questions for Martin and Peter to answer at the end of the audio webcast in an open question and answer session. |