Why Real Fed Funds Rate Increased in 2024

The narrative that calls for a more aggressive interest rate cut has gained speed since the major crypto sell-off on Aug. 5th. According to data analytics firm Kaiko, the real Fed funds rate, which is adjusted for the Producer Price Index, has moderately increased over the past year despite the Federal Reserve’s decisions to keep the nominal rates steady. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."

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