Inflation Isn't an Accident—It's the Fed's Plan to Keep You Broke!

The Fed’s Role in America’s Economic Deception

For years, Brendan Brown’s work has tracked how inflation-driven bubbles fuel reckless speculation that ends up crippling the economy. Each time, the Fed blames “market factors” or “unforeseen circumstances.” But the truth is, these bubbles are engineered distractions, crafted to benefit those with insider knowledge and control.

Brown breaks down how bubbles, from the infamous tulip mania to today’s AI and crypto frenzies, aren’t random—they’re born from unchecked monetary inflation, the kind that weakens the dollar and erodes buying power. Sound money? Forget about it. Under stable conditions, such frenzied speculation couldn’t exist. This whole game relies on a willful misrepresentation of risk and reward, pushing ordinary investors toward financial ruin while insiders rake it in.

We see echoes of past financial collapses in today’s market. Right now, private credit and private equity markets are pumped full of risk, artificial intelligence stocks are teetering, and crypto is a casino built on shaky ground. These aren't just markets—they’re ticking time bombs, designed to siphon wealth from regular Americans to prop up the wealthy.

The Fed’s Political Dance with Inflation

By 2022, even as inflation devoured American purchasing power, the Fed dragged its feet on rate hikes. Why? The answer isn’t technical, it’s political. Under the guise of “reducing inflation,” they engaged in a charade to protect political interests as midterms loomed, hoping a quick spike in rates would ease voters' anger without addressing the underlying economic rot.

But let’s be clear: the Fed and Congress had a silent understanding. It was advantageous for politicians to inflate away portions of the national debt while selling voters on the “promise” of recovery. The “inflation surprise” let them disguise debt write-offs as economic reform. By the time voters woke up to this, real wages and dollar value had already taken irreversible hits.

How Japan and the Yen Carry Trade Reveal the Fed’s Hand

One of the Fed’s dirty secrets lies in global carry trades, especially with Japan. Brown explains how investors borrow low-interest yen and invest in higher-return assets abroad. Under sound money, this would be limited. But in our inflation-ridden landscape, carry trades balloon, creating further instability. This isn't a bug in the system—it’s a feature, fueling asset bubbles while creating staggering levels of high-risk debt across markets.

The yen, with its historically low rates, is the primary fuel for these trades. When the yen or yuan becomes unstable, as seen recently, it’s like pulling the foundation out from under a house. But don’t expect the Fed to discuss the underlying risks of this. Instead, they’ll let these trades run wild until it’s too late—another crisis for Americans to clean up.

The Fed’s Hawkish "Act" – A Cover for More Damage

When Chairman Powell announced the Fed’s “hawkish pivot” in 2022, they claimed it was to cool inflation. But let’s be blunt: this was smoke and mirrors. Monetary tightening, in their terms, was more theoretical than real. They kept pumping inflation into the asset market while pretending to fix consumer prices. For them, inflation control is about managing perception, not policy.

Rising rates should slow down inflation, right? But in practice, they didn’t stop inflating assets. Real estate, private equity, and high-yield debt markets surged as regular folks struggled. The rich kept cashing in while workers watched costs rise.

What the Fed Should Be Doing (But Won't)

Brown isn’t naive. He knows that if the Fed was serious about inflation control, they’d rein in the monetary base, restore sound dollar practices, and overhaul the Fed’s structure itself. But here’s the catch: no one in Congress, and certainly no one at the Fed, wants that. Sound money undermines their power.

Any move toward real reform would face instant resistance from the political establishment, which thrives on this broken system. The Fed’s mandate of “2% inflation” is a farce—a pretext to let purchasing power degrade over time, with all the gains going to those in the know. The so-called financial experts who crafted this system don’t care if average people suffer. They’re there to manage political cycles, not fix the economy.

If the Fed were serious, they’d focus on regime change, stripping away the current policies of intentional currency erosion. But they won’t do it. They’d rather cut a few rates, blame “market conditions,” and ride out the next bubble until it bursts. And when it does, they’ll be safely cushioned by their insider connections and institutional power.

The Bottom Line: It’s Time to Protect Yourself

The Fed, the political elite, and Wall Street have all but guaranteed that the next financial crisis will be bigger and uglier than the last. These crises aren’t accidents—they’re products of a corrupt system where inflation and economic “management” are tools of control. Don’t fall for the promises of reform or stability from those benefiting from this rigged game.

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