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To: GROUND ZERO™ who wrote (162346)	10/22/2021 10:54:19 PM
From: da_spot	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 222055

GZ, that is a lot to think about. I'm just wondering that with consumer confidence at a 20 year low and with the economy not improving, I think consumer demand will also be low... how/whether this will this affect the Fed's tapering schedule.

To: GROUND ZERO™ who wrote (162346)	10/23/2021 6:45:29 AM
From: stsimon	1 Recommendation Recommended By GROUND ZERO™ Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 222055

You make excellent points. Traditionally the Fed has dealt with the problem of insufficient demand for goods. The solution has always been to lower interest rates. The Fed doesn't have any tools to increase supply of goods. Companies have plenty of money, but with supply chains in disarray many companies likely don't even know where to build new factories. For those actually building new factories good luck finding all of the electrical, plumbing, and other parts needed for a modern factory. IMHO.

To: GROUND ZERO™ who wrote (162346)	10/23/2021 4:20:57 PM
From: wavecounter	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 222055

GZ, If you or someone else could help me understand this supply chain problem, that would be great. Is the problem primarily with goods produced overseas and unable to unload at US ports? Is the delay mostly at LA? Is the delay due to vaccine mandates? Where does union membership rules factor in to this? How much of the issue is attributable to people not wanting to work due to government benefits in lieu of a real job? Is or how Is the increasing price of oil a factor in all of this? Etc., etc. etc, What else??