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2. Quantitative Tightening: By reducing the size of their balance sheet, the Fed effectively pulls money out of circulation, decreasing the overall money supply.

Originally, these strategies were believed to be sufficient and relatively benign, with the Fed assuring the public that inflation was transitory and that these measures wouldn't cause significant economic pain. However, recent statements indicate a shift in tone, as the Fed now admits that the effort to bring inflation down may lead to more economic hardship than previously expected.

The Evolving Narrative of Inflation Control

Let's revisit the sequence of events and statements from the Fed: