<p>Michelle and Vox unpack a balance-sheet line that looks technical but teaches a useful investing lesson. By the end, listeners will understand what TIPS inflation compensation is, why the Fed holds it, and why a rising line on the Fed’s balance sheet does not automatically mean new bond buying.</p>

Michelle and Vox unpack a balance-sheet line that looks technical but teaches a useful investing lesson. By the end, listeners will understand what TIPS inflation compensation is, why the Fed holds it, and why a rising line on the Fed’s balance sheet does not automatically mean new bond buying.

S1E30 - Why the Fed Holds Bonds That Grow With Inflation

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S1E30 - Why the Fed Holds Bonds That Grow With Inflation

S1E30 - Why the Fed Holds Bonds That Grow With Inflation