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Oil Shocks & Stagflation: Lessons from History
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In the 1970s, oil shocks led to stagflation, with high inflation and unemployment. Central banks initially hesitated to raise interest rates, but eventually, the Fed under Paul Volcker aggressively increased rates to combat inflation. Fast forward to the 2008 crisis, policymakers eased too slowly, leading to inflation surges in 2021. Now, the ECB faces energy-driven inflation and is considering rate hikes despite weak growth, aiming to avoid repeating past mistakes.
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