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Hsvakdon Inflation wiped out America's pay raises

Can you find employees?

In my northern city, as soon as I felt comfortable going back to restaurants I quickly stopped - the wait everywhere is >2hr because they’re desperate for ppl. McDonalds is even offering $22/hr

Hsvakdon Inflation wiped out America's pay raises

There is a self fulfilling element to inflation - but this is not it. The media, if anything, is downplaying it by reporting the monthly rate instead of the more widely used annual rate.

Hsvakdon Inflation wiped out America's pay raises

No, because then the interest rate on the deficit would go up.

And if the interest rate on the debt goes anywhere near where it used to be … kabbooie