Stephen Moore: I’d Worry More About Inflation than Cutting Rates Right Now

March 7, 2026
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Stephen Moore, the sharp-eyed economist and former Trump advisor, dropped a reality check on Fox Business's The Bottom Line this Friday, warning that slashing interest rates right now could ignite inflation just when we're trying to cool things down. With a potential spike lurking from recent economic jolts—like supply chain hiccups and unchecked government spending—Moore argues we'd be better off prioritizing price stability over premature rate cuts. It's a classic case of not trading one fire for another; lower rates might juice short-term growth, but they'd flood the economy with cheap money, echoing the inflationary mess of 2021-2022 that hit everyday Americans hardest. Diving deeper, Moore's take isn't just macroeconomics 101—it's a frontline signal for the 2A community. Inflation erodes purchasing power faster than a politician erases campaign promises, and gun owners know this all too well: ammo prices doubled during the last surge, AR-15 components jumped 30-50%, and even basic range fees climbed as fuel and lead costs soared. We're talking real-world hits to the tools of self-defense and sporting heritage. If the Fed ignores Moore and cuts rates amid this spike risk, expect another round of scarcity-driven price gouging from manufacturers scrambling with higher input costs. Pro-2A folks should be laser-focused here—stable prices mean more disposable income for that next build, training class, or bulk brass buy, keeping our community armed, trained, and ready without the wallet bleed. The implications ripple outward: a fiscally disciplined approach aligns with conservative principles that protect individual liberties, including the right to bear arms without Big Government-induced economic sabotage. Moore's caution is a call to arms (figuratively) for vigilance—lobby your reps for spending restraint, stock up smartly on essentials before any rate folly unleashes chaos, and remember: inflation is the silent thief that picks Second Amendment pockets first. In an election year, this could be the wedge issue tying economic sanity to our foundational rights. Stay frosty, patriots.

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Stephen Moore, the sharp-eyed economist and former Trump advisor, dropped a reality check on Fox Business’s The Bottom Line this Friday, warning that slashing interest rates right now could ignite inflation just when we’re trying to cool things down. With a potential spike lurking from recent economic jolts—like supply chain hiccups and unchecked government spending—Moore argues we’d be better off prioritizing price stability over premature rate cuts. It’s a classic case of not trading one fire for another; lower rates might juice short-term growth, but they’d flood the economy with cheap money, echoing the inflationary mess of 2021-2022 that hit everyday Americans hardest.

Diving deeper, Moore’s take isn’t just macroeconomics 101—it’s a frontline signal for the 2A community. Inflation erodes purchasing power faster than a politician erases campaign promises, and gun owners know this all too well: ammo prices doubled during the last surge, AR-15 components jumped 30-50%, and even basic range fees climbed as fuel and lead costs soared. We’re talking real-world hits to the tools of self-defense and sporting heritage. If the Fed ignores Moore and cuts rates amid this spike risk, expect another round of scarcity-driven price gouging from manufacturers scrambling with higher input costs. Pro-2A folks should be laser-focused here—stable prices mean more disposable income for that next build, training class, or bulk brass buy, keeping our community armed, trained, and ready without the wallet bleed.

The implications ripple outward: a fiscally disciplined approach aligns with conservative principles that protect individual liberties, including the right to bear arms without Big Government-induced economic sabotage. Moore’s caution is a call to arms (figuratively) for vigilance—lobby your reps for spending restraint, stock up smartly on essentials before any rate folly unleashes chaos, and remember: inflation is the silent thief that picks Second Amendment pockets first. In an election year, this could be the wedge issue tying economic sanity to our foundational rights. Stay frosty, patriots.

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