On the recordJune 22, 2022
That could be right. It could also just be, though, that demand is incredibly strong and that they are raising prices because they can.
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congress.govThat could be right. It could also just be, though, that demand is incredibly strong and that they are raising prices because they can.
Chair Powell discusses potential causes of inflation during his confirmation hearing.
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