Jobless reports have been creating a lot of the headlines over the past few weeks, but many investors are also worried about another economic number: Inflation. In this two-part series, I will explain why inflation matters for most investors, and what to expect in the coming months.
Since the pandemic started, fears of inflation have started to emerge. The damage to global supply chains, extra costs associated with sanitary measures, increased government spending, and the Fed's liquidity injections have caused many investors to worry about inflation.
Before continuing, let's quickly explain what is inflation. Inflation