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Get the valuemaxxing guide - https://bit.ly/4vJ09d1 Inflation hit 9% in 2022 and is now around 3.5%, so why does everything still feel so f*cking expensive? This covers Paul Volcker, the Federal Reserve, New Zealand's 2% inflation target, Coca-Cola, Wingstop, PepsiCo, Walmart, Klarna, and the three companies behind most of the world's RAM. Inflation is down but groceries, rent, insurance, credit card debt, and everyday spending keep going up. This is the story behind the prices you're actually paying, in a way thats actually easy to understand. ----------------------- 🗞️ Sign up to our free newsletter to get smarter about money and power in 5 minutes, every week: https://www.themoneytrails.com/ Listen to me on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7M00isKE2Hn4tIeTBDaFZA ----------------------- Follow GEN on social media: 📸 Follow me on IG: @genkimura // https://www.instagram.com/genkimura/ 📱 Follow me on X: @genkimura_ // https://x.com/genkimura_ ----------------------- Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:45 Why Prices Only Move One Way 11:14 Who Profits From Prices That Never Come Down 18:18 What You Can Actually Do About It ✉️ For sponsorship inquiries, please contact business@exploretheunfamiliar.com 📧 To inquire about collaborations or personal requests, send an email here: producer@exploretheunfamiliar.com Disclaimer: This video and channel is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not financial advice. All views expressed are my personal opinions. Before making any investment decisions, consult your personal investment, legal, and tax advisors, as this content is for informational purposes only and not intended as investment recommendations.