How Inflation Affects Stocks, Bonds, and Forex

Jul 18, 2022

By The Small Exchange

Overview

High inflation is causing some of the largest price extremes, bond and forex markets have seen in decades. Mike and Frank show you how high inflation has affected stocks, bonds, and currencies over the last few months, and then they project what could happen if inflation cools or moves higher still.

Inflation primarily affects central banks and how they set interest rates, and that can indirectly affect stocks and foreign exchange markets. Get the lowdown on the recent inflation story, and learn what might happen in the future.

Contents

0:05 How Inflation Affects Stocks, Bonds, and Forex

0:10 Inflation is the Highest it's Been in 40 Years

2:15 High Inflation has Caused Interest Rates to Increase

3:15 High Inflation has Led to Stock Downside

4:40 Meanwhile USD is Appreciating Against Euro, Yen and More

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