Kommentar: Inflations-Warnsignale sind nicht mehr zu überhören
In Europa und den USA steigen die Preise in zunehmend bedenklichen Raten. Die Bedrohungslage ist diesseits des Atlantiks allerdings eine völlig andere.
The European Central Bank is taking inflation warnings seriously, according to a recent commentary. Just like in the United States, where inflation rates have remained high, the Euro-zone witnessed a 3.3% inflation rate in the Euro-zone. This sharp rise in prices is largely due to energy costs, which have surged following the Iran war and the ongoing Hormus Strait blockade.
Central bank officials argue these are temporary phenomena, but they will likely impact the broader range of prices over time. The European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve are both unlikely to make additional interest rate increases in the near future. While both regions face monetary risks, the situation in the United States is more dire, with a trust crisis and an unprecedented $40 trillion national debt, coupled with a massive budget deficit.
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