Inflation Still Coming in Hot
Inflation is higher than the Fed expected — and it's likely to stick at a higher rate for a while.
Category: Inflation Watch
INFL: An Easy Way to Add Inflation Protection to Your Portfolio
Most SMI portfolios are adequately protected against the threat of higher inflation. But here’s one additional option if you want even more inflation protection.
Inflation Soars…Bond Market Snores
Another massive inflation report (PDF) came in last week, and once again the markets brushed it off. The year-over-year increase in the Consumer Price Index hit 5.0% last month, but bond yields were basically unchanged on
SMI on the Radio: Is Higher Inflation Here to Stay? (audio and transcript)
Inflation is ramping up. Is that something to be concerned about? How might it affect your portfolio?
SMI's executive editor Mark Biller discussed those matters last week with host Rob West on Moody Radio's MoneyWise
The Large Impact of (Even) Low Inflation Over Time
Even at low levels, inflation is a stealthy, ever-present force that’s constantly whittling away at the value of your dollars.
SMI on the Radio: Good News on the Economy, But Don’t Throw Caution to the Wind (audio & transcript)
The economy is booming and the stock market has been humming. But are we headed toward a significant bout of inflation?
SMI's executive editor Mark Biller offered insights on the economy and the markets last week on Moody
Balancing Inflation Fears With Market Realities
Today’s expanding fiscal stimulus threatens to speed up the rate at which our dollars lose value. That poses a significant risk for investors. Here’s how SMI can help you stay ahead of
Inflation Basics: CPI
Have we transitioned from the disinflationary trend of the past 40 years to a new inflationary regime? It's probably the most important question facing investors today. The types of investments one would want to own are
How Accurate Are the Government’s Inflation Numbers?
This week, the government's Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly update (PDF) of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure that tracks increases in the cost of living.
The "CPI measures inflation as experienced
SMI on the Radio: Why Interest Rates Are on the Increase (audio and transcript)
In the bond market, interest rates have been heading up — and rapidly. How might that affect your fixed-income investments and overall portfolio?
SMI's executive editor Mark Biller offered insights earlier this week