With Inflation at 40-Year Highs, How De-Russianization Has Changed the Narrative

Mar 11, 2022

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Inflation in the United States - The Biggest in 30 Years

02:16 • 2min

Cryptocurrency Wallet Review

04:32 • 3min

Inflation and the Global Economy

07:10 • 2min

The Fed's Compass Isn't Locked In, but It Is

09:20 • 4min

The Corona Virus Pandemic

13:32 • 2min

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The U.S. inflation print ran hot again last month, hitting 7.9% year over year and the highest in four decades. In this episode, NLW breaks down the numbers within the numbers. He also previews the evolving politics around inflation and how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has made inflation even more front and center in the global economy.

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso , research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Adam B. Levine is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsor is “I Don't Know How To Explain It” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: Bloomberg via Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.