Investing With Inflation: 150 Years Of Data

Summary

  • This article looks at 150 years of inflation data from multiple countries, to find correlations and causes.
  • An assessment of whether CPI is accurate, and where it may be off.
  • How different asset classes perform in inflationary/deflationary environments.
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Inflation is a controversial and complex topic. This article looks at 150 years of data across multiple countries to provide a general idea of what inflation is, what to look for, and how to invest with inflationary and deflationary risks in mind.

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