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What is the money supply, and how does it relate to inflation and the Federal Reserve?

Inflation rose 9.1% this June from last June, the biggest increase in 40 years. To combat inflation’s rise, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates three times this year. Raising interest rates combats inflation in a few ways. One way is by reducing the money supply in the economy.

But what is money supply? And how can it potentially lower inflation?

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