# Examining the Recent Inflation Episode, the Fed’s Response, and Effects on Markets

> Federal Reserve staff examine the post-pandemic inflation episode and the Fed's policy tightening response. They note that the inflation rise significantly exceeded market expectations and forecasts, and that disinflation is still ongoing.

- Date: 2024-02-21 · published 2024-02-21T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/31871-examining-the-recent-inflation-episode-the-fed-s-response-and-effects-on-markets
- Commodities: [US Dollar (Broad)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DXY.md)

## Why it matters

This is background analysis on monetary policy with no new policy decision. It has no direct effect on feed commodity supply, demand or prices.

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## Sources

- tellerwindow.newyorkfed.org: https://tellerwindow.newyorkfed.org/2024/02/21/examining-the-recent-inflation-episode-the-feds-response-and-effects-on-markets/

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