The U.S. Federal Reserve wants to reach a "soft landing", meaning to bring down inflation through rate hikes to cool consumer demand but not so much that it throws the economy into a recession. But higher interest rates slow economic activities, and many economists suggest the goal is not realistic. In this episode of BizBeat, CGTN's Michelle Van den Bergh shows how the Fed has a history of failing to keep good checks and balances between tightening policy and preserving economic growth.