Group 1 - The Federal Reserve is facing challenges in controlling inflation, which has not met targets since early 2021 and peaked at 9% [1][2] - The inflation is attributed to excessive government spending during the pandemic, with Congress borrowing $500 billion and the Federal Reserve printing $3 trillion [2][3] - The current economic situation is complicated by potential tariffs, which could lead to stagflation and further inflationary pressures [3][4] Group 2 - The Federal Reserve is criticized for its slow response to inflation and reliance on low interest rates, which may not effectively address supply shocks [3][4] - There is a call for the government to avoid excessive stimulus and to restore fiscal space to maintain investor confidence in debt repayment [5][6] - Future inflation risks may persist if structural issues in fiscal policy are not addressed, leading to market volatility and economic instability [6]