Inflation or recession?

2022-08-12T23:16:48+00:00

Inflation or recession?And how to protect against both? Is inflation ebbing, or here to stay? Is a recession fading from view, or just around the corner? Which should worry you more? It’s a question that’s increasingly hard to ignore as these twin troubles loom over portfolios, pocketbooks, and long-term strategies to maximize wealth accumulation and achieve financial independence. Inflation and recession are closely linked: to battle high prices, the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates, which could trigger an economic slowdown. While a stronger dollar (the result of rising interest rates) makes [...]