• btaf45@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Worker are harmed more by inflation than low interest rates. The wealthy can ride out inflation with investments. Workers effectively have their salaries lowered by inflation.

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      11 months ago

      High interest rates also affect the working class via mortgage increases and Rental properties increasing rent to deal with increased interest rates.