Urgent Warning: The Fed Is Frozen—but Inflation’s on the Move!

EDITOR'S NOTES

The Fed may have paused, but inflation hasn’t. Core prices remain stubbornly high, and new tariffs could spark another surge in costs. The Fed is caught in a squeeze—rate cuts would fuel inflation, hikes might crash growth. Ordinary folks are hit with higher prices and tighter credit. Gold stands alone as a reliable hedge that doesn’t answer to politicians or policymakers. Download Bill Brocius’s eBook Seven Steps to Protect Yourself from Bank Failure and subscribe to Dedollarize products now.

Frank Balm Jun 24, 25

They say the Federal Reserve “paused” at a 4.25%–4.50% rate. But don’t let that lull you — inflation is far from defeated. The Fed’s own projections, especially from the San Francisco Fed, warn that inflation is gearing up to strike again—and tariffs could make it even worse.

Adriana Kugler, a sitting Fed Governor, didn’t mince words: new tariffs would drive costs higher, handcuffing monetary policy and dragging out this inflation ordeal.

Urgency: Inflation Cooling on the Surface, Burning Underneath

Yes, headline PCE inflation barely budged—0.1% in March and April. But core inflation, which strips out food and energy, still sits at 2.6% and stubbornly flat. That means the everyday cost of living for you and me isn’t improving, and any tariff shocks will only add fuel to the fire.

The Fed’s Impossible Position

The Fed’s caught in a vise:

Cut rates = reignite inflation
Raise rates = choke economic growth
Hold steady = watch your money shrink in real terms

Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar is quietly losing purchasing power—and it’s hitting working folks hard.

Why Gold Is Your Best Defense

This is where gold comes in. It doesn’t wait for Washington headlines, Fed statements, or market mood swings. No politicians hold sway over it. It’s quietly doing its job: protecting wealth from a shrinking dollar and locked-in inflation.

History teaches us that during moments like this—when financial systems feel fragile, central banks are stuck, and trust in money falters—gold delivers stability. And right now, we're in one of those moments.

What You Should Do Now

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Don’t wait—while the Fed stands still, inflation isn’t. Act now: protect your wealth with gold, stay informed, and sidestep the coming squeeze.

Remember, I’m Frank Balm—talking from experience, not hype. I’ve seen money lose value, systems break down, and everyday people struggle. That’s why I’m here: to help you survive and thrive in turbulent financial times.