Inflation Persistence Exposes Federal Reserve Failures Amid Political Pressure

Inflation refuses to retreat to the Federal Reserve’s stated target, lingering stubbornly near 3% even as Americans see grocery bills, rent, and clothing prices weigh heavily on their households. The recent government shutdown obscured timely price data collection, leaving economists scrambling to interpret a delayed inflation picture. Yet this confusion masks a more troubling reality: Washington’s monetary elite remains mired in mismanagement and political posturing that jeopardize our economic freedom. Why Has Inflation Stayed So Stubbornly High? The Labor Department is expected to report a 0.3% increase in consumer prices for December—continuing a pattern inconsistent with a healthy economy. Annual...