The Intelligence
“The Fed is finally doing what it needs to do to tackle inflation”—turning down the taps more quickly
Also on the daily podcast: the scourge of loneliness for American men and how streaming killed the Christmas charts
AMERICA’S CENTRAL bank plans to pinch off its massive bond-buying programme much faster in a bid to stall inflation; our correspondent says it is perhaps a late-arriving signal—but a promising one. Loneliness is a growing problem in the rich world but seems particularly acute among American men. And why aged artists are increasingly taking over the December music charts. Runtime: 20 min
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