St. Louis Weekly Monetary Base (Chart)

The monstrous surge in the St Louis monetary base began in October, 2008. There is usually a lag of 6-18 months before the "inflation" effect kicks in. Take your choice here. Rapidly rising interest rates when they try to bring the base down. Or, rapidly rising inflation when the match gets lit.

Inflation expectations are very low right now. We will show that in a chart to follow soon.

Sum of currency in circulation, reserve balances with Federal Reserve Banks, and service-related adjustments to compensate for float, Calculated by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Weekly, Billions of Dollars.

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