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Published on 11/19/2025

The Recession Playbook: Why Rate Hikes Always Break Something (Part 1)

A clear, accessible breakdown of how monetary policy affects interest rates, why the Federal Reserve can control short-term rates but not long-term rates, and why aggressive rate hikes so often lead to recessions. Learn how the yield curve signals downturns, what the Fed can and cannot influence, and the key indicators investors should watch during tightening cycles.