Doe, J. Smith, E. Williams, K. Garcia, M. Sullivan, P.
In recent years, America's raccoon populations have grown substantially, causing concern among policymakers. While many have focused on the impact of these masked critters on garbage cans and gardens, we aim to explore their impact on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. Our extensive research has found that raccoons, with their cunning and resourceful natures, may have the ability to manipulate currency markets through unscrupulous means such as insider trading, currency smuggling, and even ransom demands for stolen trash. Through our quantitative analysis, we have discovered a strong correlation between raccoon activity and fluctuations in interest rates, leading us to conclude that these furry fiends may be playing a much larger role in the economy than previously believed. As such, we recommend that policymakers consider developing raccoon-specific economic policies and perhaps even a "Raccoon Defense Fund" to protect against their financial mischief.