Inflation’s impact on the stock market
Stocks can generally act as a buffer against the long-term impacts of inflation.
Cycle Watch | February 2022: Steady, but slower
February 15, 2022
By Mark Hackett
By Ben Ayers
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Like stocks, rising interest rates are a risk to bonds. The conventional wisdom says that when rates rise, bond prices fall. A series of expected rate hikes this year may alarm investors but may only have a minor effect on buy-and-hold investment strategies. In an uncertain rate environment, the best way to manage a rising rate market is with a diversified portfolio.
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