Inflation Control Inflation Pause Core Prices Job Growth Pausing Timing Last Hike in July March 2022 Hike Impact on Borrowing Costs Impact on Mortgages, Auto Loans, Credit Cards Potential Further Hikes Implications Loans Dec. 12-13 Meeting 11 Times Expensive Loans Diminished Purchases Peak Restrictive Stance Most Restrictive in 25 Years Maintain Restrictive Stance Bring Inflation Back Down to 2% Pressure Speculation Timing of Rate Cuts 2023 Monetary Policy James Bullard Baseline Rate Range March 2022 Rate Hikes Final Quarter-Point Increase Silicon Valley Bank Quantitative Tightening Soft Landing Economic Growth Economic Impact