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Today’s surging inflation will only last 6 months, former Fed governor says. Here’s why.

August 5, 2021

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Prices for everyday items are climbing at the fastest rate since the financial crisis. But, it’s likely that Americans will only need to endure the inflation surge for a few more months, former Federal Reserve Governor Randall Kroszner said Thursday.

Inflation has trended at decade-highs for months, fueled by a rebound in Americans’ spending and a bevy of supply shortages. The leap in prices has prompted conservative-leaning economists to question whether inflation will naturally cool off as the Biden administration anticipates.

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