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https://centerforfinancialstability.org/amfm/Divisia_Apr23.pdf

Divisia aggregates shows a contraction in April. But the contraction doesn't begin until June (and maybe a little later because of FedNow instantaneous payments).

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Reuters: “These officials also noted the Fed at some point could even lower short-term interest rates as it continues to draw down the roughly $8.5 trillion balance sheet, and that such a move would not be at odds with wider monetary policy.”

The FED should cut interest rates NOW – and continue with QT. The 1966 Interest Rate Adjustment Act is prima facie evidence.

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