Episode 83: Not Your Parent's Inflation

The current inflation increase is causing concern for many Americans.  Is this short lived or will it continue? While the price of consumer goods, food, and gasoline have sharply increased, has it really increased as much as the negative reaction from consumers? Key takeaways: Consumer confidence is dropping quickly Does the "misery index" match the data on inflation Who should be worried? Why is the stock market still rising during this increase in inflation?