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Central Banks Panic Over Inflation While Pescadero Barista Ignores Rate Hikes

Global central banks have resumed monetary tightening due to energy price shocks, but local expats are completely insulated by their commitment to a $2 drafting Pacifico. While the rest of the world hyperventilates over persistent inflation risks, the biggest economic crisis in Baja right now is a shortage of lime wedges at the beach palapa. Nobody cares about basis points when the south swell is overhead and the Wi-Fi at the fish taco stand is down anyway.

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