Economics

How Is Inflation Related To Unemployment?

The Phillips curve shows that historically, inflation and unemployment have had an inverse connection. High unemployment is associated with lower inflation or even deflation, whereas low unemployment is associated with lower inflation or even deflation. This relationship makes sense from a logical standpoint. When unemployment is low, more people have extra money to spend on […]

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What Investments Benefit From Inflation?

In the past, tangible assets such as real estate and commodities were seen to be inflation hedges. Certain sector stocks, inflation-indexed bonds, and securitized debt are examples of specialty securities that can keep a portfolio’s buying power. Direct and indirect investments in inflation-sensitive investments are available in a variety of ways. What is the most […]

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How Do REITs Perform During A Recession?

Since 1991, U.S. REITs have outperformed the S&P 500 by more than 7% annually in late-cycle periods and have provided considerable downside protection in recessions, highlighting the potential value of conservative, lease-based revenues and high dividend yields in an uncertain environment (see chart below). In 2021, are REITs a viable investment? REITs provide investors with […]

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How Do Bank Stocks Perform During Inflation?

Inflation has the greatest impact on the value of fixed-rate debt securities since it devalues both interest rate payments and principal repayments. After correcting for inflation, lenders lose money if the inflation rate exceeds the interest rate. This is why investors sometimes look at the real interest rate, which is calculated by subtracting the nominal […]

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Will Inflation Be A Problem In The Near Future?

Although the recent jump in consumer goods inflation does not portend long-term inflation in this sector, two additional factors pose a threat to the inflation outlook: labor supply and demand in the services sector, as well as recent housing price increases. Demand for labor in the services industry will expand beyond already-high levels as consumer […]

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