>>Check out the info on the shell game going on by scrolling down to “The Fed Buys Last Week’s Treasury Notes.” If you still have any money in the market, now would be a good time to take it off the table. It may take a month or a few months, but eventually this market has to have its RENDEZVOUS WITH REALITY. <<
If we end up with wild inflation, would that not very much be reflected in stock prices?
Not necessarily. Ask yourself, how are the baby boomers holding their assets? Their homes, which when there are not enough buyers, plummet in value. And their retirement accounts.
Enter inflation - the cost of food, fuel, and all the necessities - skyrocket. The shiftless and lazy squeal to the government for more freebies. Government eyes the assets of anyone who has played by the rules, worked hard, and saved for a rainy day. Because you have a home and retirement accounts, you will now be means tested and have your access to Medicare and Social Security severely curtailed. All the baby boomers rush to the exit at once trying to dump all their stocks to get their hands on cash to pay for the inflated food, fuel, etc. Stock market plummets - bad for boomers, great for their kids and grandkids who can now buy stocks at fire sale prices. That is if the government lets them keep any of their paycheck.
Yes, stocks are considered a decent inflation hedge.