1980–82 Volcker Disinflation
S&P −27%Paul Volcker drove the funds rate to ~19% to break inflation — two recessions and the highest unemployment since the Depression, but inflation was slain.
For a credit desk. The most aggressive tightening in post-war history: real funds rate ~9%, Baa yields above 14%, the curve deeply inverted. · 1980–1982
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