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The impact isn't evenly distributed. [[Wealth]]ier [[American]]s who own substantial [[asset]]s denominated in [[stock]]s, [[real estate]], or [[commodities]] may see their wealth preserved or increase in dollar terms even as the dollar weakens. But working class Americans whose wealth consists primarily of [[bank]] deposits and fixed [[income]] see their purchasing power directly eroded by dollar decline. This is wealth transfer through [[monetary]] devaluation. It's invisible [[taxation]] that doesn't require [[legislative]] approval, and it falls hardest on those least able to protect themselves.  

The impact isn't evenly distributed. [[Wealth]]ier [[American]]s who own substantial [[asset]]s denominated in [[stock]]s, [[real estate]], or [[commodities]] may see their wealth preserved or increase in dollar terms even as the dollar weakens. But working class Americans whose wealth consists primarily of [[bank]] deposits and fixed [[income]] see their purchasing power directly eroded by dollar decline. This is wealth transfer through [[monetary]] devaluation. It's invisible [[taxation]] that doesn't require [[legislative]] approval, and it falls hardest on those least able to protect themselves.  

By late 2025 the [[inflation]]ary pressure already began. Consumer price inflation reached 6.8% in

By late 2025 the [[inflation]]ary pressure already began. Consumer price inflation reached 6.8% in 2024, the highest level since the early 1980s. Food prices increased 9.3%. Energy prices rose 12.7%. Housing costs climbed 8.4%. These increases occurred while the [[Federal Reserve]] was actively trying to control inflation through [[interest rate]] increases.

2024, the highest level since the early 1980s. Food prices increased 9.3%. Energy prices rose 12.7%.

Housing costs climbed 8.4%. These increases occurred while the [[Federal Reserve]] was actively trying to control inflation through [[interest rate]] increases.

==See also==

==See also==