The Fed's Smoke and Mirrors: More Than Just Rate Policy The recently released January FOMC minutes show a Federal Reserve torn between its credibility and political constraints. While the central bank left interest rates unchanged, the real tension lies in the fact that multiple officials wanted to signal future hikes—a clear admission that inflation is not under control. Despite a softening in PCE data last spring, the most recent readings in late 2025 showed core PCE inflation back at 2.8%, the highest since October 2023. So much for the "we’ve won the war on inflation" narrative. But don’t be fooled: this isn’t just about the price of milk or gas. This is about power—and how the state plans to preserve…
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