Inflation is here - and what does it mean? Will stocks crash? (Yes, eventually)
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The CPI came in greater than anyone expected.  This week I explore the meaning of inflation to stocks and bonds.  I look at the definition of inflation, and try to bet a good gut understanding of inflation - so you can make sense of it in the future.  A hypothetical example of the company, DolarTree, is used to show the effect inflation can have on a company.  (How about you personally?)  The FED's mindset abut inflation is explained - and questioned. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tom-harvey6/support
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