Michael Carr, Author at Money & Markets, LLC

Author: Michael Carr

Ignore the Experts on Emerging Markets

Some emerging markets view rising interest rates with trepidation, but history shows that emerging markets can thrive when rates increase.

The debt-to-GDP ratio is a key indicator of economic growth. Italian rates show that higher debt slows economies.

Following the general economic trend, rent prices spiked in 2021, and they show no signs of stopping. Inflation remains a consumer concern.

Consumers’ inflation expectations are an important indicator to watch in 2022, and investors should heed consumers’ spending patterns.

The Fed isn’t calling inflation “transitory” anymore. Now it’s time to back up its words with rate increases, or a bear market is inevitable.