Navigating the Complexities of Inflation Expectations and Stock Market Performance.
TL;DR
Despite the decrease in headline inflation, consumers' expectations about future inflation have been increasing, with the median expectation being a 3.1% annualized pace over the next five years, the highest reading since 2008. However, this could be good news for the stock market as inflation expectations are a contrarian indicator for the market and the economy.
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