Confused by soaring interest rates, runaway inflation, and all the noise about the money printer? In this episode of Toasterbotnet, we unpack what the Federal Reserve (Fed) and European Central Bank (ECB) are really doing with monetary policy. From years of quantitative easing (QE) to today’s shift into quantitative tightening (QT).
- How central banks set the federal funds rate / Leitzins and why it moves markets
- The link between QE, money supply, and bear markets
- Why higher rates hit stocks, bonds, mortgages, and national debt differently
- Smart investor moves in a potential recession (think long-term, dollar-cost averaging)
Whether you’re a beginner or market veteran, you’ll leave with a clearer view of where the global economy stands and what it means for your portfolio.