Is Inflation Here to Stay? | Brandon Averill, Justin Dyer | AWM Insights #66

The most recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows a continued rise in inflation – the fastest pace of higher prices since 2008. So, while it’s safe to say we’re seeing some inflation as the economy continues to recover from the impacts of COVID, the big question to ask is if inflation is here to stay?In this week’s episode, AWM’s managing partner, Brandon Averill, and CIO, Justin Dyer discuss the signs of transitory inflation and some of the best ways to build your portfolio to protect against periods of rapidly rising inflation.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSThe market news you need to know (00:48)Is inflation here to stay? (2:30)What is transitory inflation? (3:21)Why it’s impossible to buy a bicycle right now (4:26)What Brandon would say if he was a conspiracy theorist (8:29)Some of the best ways to prepare for inflation (10:10)In-N-Out burgers and the importance of participating in the ownership of the market (11:07)Why deflation can be disastrous for the health of the economy (13:04)Portfolio building that helps to hedge against rising inflation (15:07)How to cut through the noise of the financial media (16:38)