TIPS (Treasury Inflation Protected Securities) are telling us that inflation is expected to be low for as far as the eye can see, and the economy is expected to be weak for some time to come. This article provides an understanding of what TIPS are, how they work and what they are currently saying.
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Europe to Lurch From Frying Pan of Depression to Fire of High Inflation (& the U.S.?)
In the coming years, Europe appears set to lurch from the frying pan of depression to the fire of high inflation. When it does, the lessons of the Great Inflation [outlined in this article] will suddenly be all too pertinent.
Read More »Ignore the Hype: Inflation Is NOT That High – Anywhere!
There is very little evidence of high inflation at present, despite what the hyperinflationists say, and a little bit of common sense totally debunks the idea that there is.
Read More »U.S. Economy: Reduce Spending (Future Depression) OR Keep Spending (Future Hyperinflation) – +5K Views
The U.S. government is in what is known as a "debt death spiral". They must borrow money to repay prior debts. It is as if they are using their Visa Card to make an American Express payment. The rate of new debt additions dwarf any rate of growth the economy can possibly achieve. The end is certain, only its timing is unknown, and, once interest rates begin to rise, and they will, it's game over.
Read More »Deflationary Pressures In Economy Are Primary Concern of the Fed (+2K Views)
Despite the Fed’s recent communications that they are planning to “taper” the current monetary program by the end of this year – the index is suggesting that their interventions, in one form or another, are unlikely to end anytime soon. The threat of “deflation” remains the Fed’s primary concern.
Read More »What Does Ongoing Low Inflation Mean for Investors?
There’s certainly no shortage of things to worry about right now related to the US economy but one thing we’re not too worried about right now is inflation. So what are the implications for investors? Here are four.
Read More »Debt Ceiling Suspension First Step Towards Eventual Hyperinflation – Here’s Why (3K Views)
Out of control spending by a government is always the cause of hyperinflation. The debt ceiling had been the last remaining roadblock to unlimited federal government spending. By suspending the debt ceiling, the U.S. government has given itself a blank cheque, taking one giant leap down the road leading to the hyperinflation of the US dollar. Words: 632
Read More »Hyperinflation Is NOT An Unusual Phenomenon As These 21 Countries Can Attest
The United States is one of the few countries to have experienced two currency collapses during its history (1812-1814 and 1861-1865). Is it about to happen again? Words: 1450
Read More »No Threat of Inflation This Year – Here’s Why
On the surface, policy settings around the world look very inflationary with large fiscal deficits and aggressively easy monetary policies yet it is hard to see inflation gaining any traction [with] global activity so weak and the monetary transmission process so impaired in many countries. There is more of a deflationary than inflationary tone to the economic environment and it does not look as if this will change any time soon.
Read More »Stock Investor? If So, You’ll Want to See Higher Inflation – Here’s Why
Higher (lower) inflation expectations have remained closely bound with higher (lower) stock prices [of late but] this odd connection won't last forever...[but] until that changes, it's best to go with the flow....[This article explains] the new abnormal. Words: 266
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