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Monetary Policy in Times of Dollar Dominance #EconSky open.substack.com/pub/eightate...
Monetary Policy in Times of Dollar Dominance
Previously, we discussed monetary policy during times of protectionism.
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February 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
New Post: The Quiet Surrender of Fed Independence #EconSky open.substack.com/pub/eightate...
The Quiet Surrender of Fed Independence
When I began writing this Substack, I knew that I would include a post on central bank independence.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:32 AM
How US Banks Fund Themselves and Other Things #EconSky open.substack.com/pub/eightate...
How US Banks Fund Themselves and Other Things
Strictly speaking, this topic does not fall under monetary policymaking, though it is adjacent to it.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM
August 8, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Aaliyah Edwards to the QF oh that's my pookie 🥰🥰🥰🥰 #unrivaled #EightATE
February 11, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Should the Fed “look through” the tariffs? #EconSky open.substack.com/pub/eightate...
Looking at ”Looking Through”
Happy New Year, dear reader!
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January 17, 2025 at 6:09 AM
New post! Key Considerations for Monetary Policymakers Facing Economic Shocks open.substack.com/pub/eightate...
Key Considerations for Monetary Policymakers Facing Economic Shocks
Recovering from the Covid-related economic shock, and not yet having fully absorbed the Trump tariff shock, we must now contend with the Iran war.
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April 1, 2026 at 5:13 PM
April 2, 2026 at 6:35 AM
My new post talks about inflation expectations and why the Fed has to exercise caution when cutting rates #econsky open.substack.com/pub/eightate...
March 8, 2024 at 10:53 PM
New post on my monetary policy blog 😊 : Exogenous vs. Endogenous Policymaking Shocks
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Exogenous vs. Endogenous Policymaking Shocks
It’s been a whirlwind month since my last post, with the world reeling from tariff hikes and bold policy moves -dare we call them "Trump shocks"?
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April 26, 2025 at 4:14 AM
New post: The Effect of Fiscal Policy Uncertainty open.substack.com/pub/eightate...
The Effect of Fiscal Policy Uncertainty
The word 'uncertainty' is reportedly appearing in the media more frequently than it had in the past decade.
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March 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
New post on my monetary policy blog 😊 : Exogenous vs. Endogenous Policymaking Shocks #Fed open.substack.com/pub/eightate...
Exogenous vs. Endogenous Policymaking Shocks
It’s been a whirlwind month since my last post, with the world reeling from tariff hikes and bold policy moves -dare we call them "Trump shocks"?
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April 25, 2025 at 9:59 AM
New post: Let’s Revise II open.substack.com/pub/eightate...
Let’s Revise II
In a previous post from 2023 on this Substack, titled “Let’s Revise”, I wrote,
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March 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
New Post! The Death of Forward Guidance: Why the Federal Reserve’s retreat from clear communication matters open.substack.com/pub/eightate...
The Death of Forward Guidance
Why the Federal Reserve’s retreat from clear communication matters
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July 18, 2026 at 1:18 PM
What is flexible average inflation targeting (FAIT)? #Fed #FAIT #EconSky open.substack.com/pub/eightate...
Flexible Average Inflation Targeting (FAIT)
Rumour is, the Fed is letting go of FAIT, so here’s a little bit about it:
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August 22, 2025 at 9:40 AM
all while maintaining independence amid chaotic economic signals.

This encapsulates the key points about revising economic outlooks, the unexpected resilience of the US economy, the inflationary pressure from tariffs, and the Fed’s complex policy challenges. open.substack.com/pub/eightate...
Let’s Revise II
In a previous post from 2023 on this Substack, titled “Let’s Revise”, I wrote,
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March 16, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Flexible Average Inflation Targeting (FAIT)
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Flexible Average Inflation Targeting (FAIT)
Rumour is, the Fed is letting go of FAIT, so here’s a little bit about it:
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April 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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December 27, 2023 at 5:42 PM
inversions and the Fed’s actions in response and how to interpret inverted yield curves in context open.substack.com/pub/eightate...
Inversion diversions
All about the inverted yield curve
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July 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
A bonus section recounting the history of unanchored IE is also included : open.substack.com/pub/eightate...
Inflation Expectations
Why The Fed is Exercising Caution When Cutting Rates
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July 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Not sure it’s that straightforward open.substack.com/pub/eightate...
Monetary Policy in The Time of Protectionism
Protectionism, specifically through mechanisms such as tariffs, can affect domestic prices in several ways.
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December 6, 2024 at 1:58 PM