Most recently, “transitory” was used by policymakers to describe the recent high rate of inflation. “Transitory” now has transitioned to “persistence” as recurring data suggested that higher inflation may be here for longer.
Inflation
With the pandemic has come a higher rate of inflation. A review of some important inflation characteristics can provide perspective for investing yet ahead.
Disparities
Economic and financial disparities pre-date the pandemic. To date, some have dissipated, others exacerbated and new ones emerged.
Highs & Lows
Reaching record stock market price levels is a cause for celebration. A review of some recent highs and lows can provide perspective for investing yet ahead.
Coming Back
The global economy and financial markets are coming back from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. A review of some important factors can provide perspective for investing yet ahead.
Unusual
From an event so unusual as a global pandemic, other unusual outcomes were likely to emerge. A review of some recent unusual outcomes can provide perspective for investing yet ahead.
Popular
The popularity of a common stock is reflected in the breadth of its ownership and its relative price movement. A review of the consequences of stock popularity can provide perspective for investing yet ahead.
Cycles
The U.S. economy and stock market have trended higher over long sweeps of time. A review of economic and market cycles can provide perspective for investing yet ahead.
Choices
Investors do not lack for investment choices. Has the significant proliferation of choices helped improve investment outcomes or made the decision process just more challenging?
One Year On
Approximately one year ago, the full weight of the Coronavirus pandemic was exerted on economies and financial markets around the world. Some highlights from this challenging time can provide perspective for investing yet ahead.