Doom or BOOM ??

Inflation isn't necessarily bad for the economy and stocks.... it is for bonds. And definitely good for people with loans on assets... since the assets will rise against borrowed money. Similar for governments. The economy will probably grow more than the inflation, therefore increasing taxes... as long as they keep a lid on the budget, that should work well.

If the budget keeps blowing out, then there will be a debt servicing problem indeed....

Same goes for individuals/households. If economy grows, income should normally grow as well... therefore the cost of loans relative to income will lower.
 
JackRab said:
Inflation isn't necessarily bad for the economy and stocks.... it is for bonds. And definitely good for people with loans on assets... since the assets will rise against borrowed money. Similar for governments. The economy will probably grow more than the inflation, therefore increasing taxes... as long as they keep a lid on the budget, that should work well.

If the budget keeps blowing out, then there will be a debt servicing problem indeed....

Same goes for individuals/households. If economy grows, income should normally grow as well... therefore the cost of loans relative to income will lower.
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You're definitely more confident than I am. I see the economy growing less than inflation...I see much of the "printed money" causing consumer prices to rise while all the debt constrains growth/productivity. Trump wants to lower taxes and raise spending (defense/infrastructure)...I don't see this working out very easily. Good to exchange opinions with you.:)
 
bookish said:
I hear a lot of doom, mostly around the fed and other people hating Trump.
But, rumor isn't everything.

What do you fellows think is coming over the next several years, both for the economy and the stock market? How confident are you?
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The market and billionaires are going to do great in the coming years, as is the U.S. economy. Trumps buddies will do very well, but the laid off workers who voted for him, not so good. The boys and girls killed in Trumps wars won't have to worry about a thing. The champagne corks have already been popped at Lockheed, Martin Marietta, Boeing and Raytheon. The damage done won't be evident for years. But of course some good will come out of the chaos. If we really do eliminate 2 regulations for every new one, which remains to be seen, that could be beneficial. The devil, as always, is in the details. Those who keep a high-paying job and do well will love the "new reality." Every "ism" has its day. Will there be blood in the streets? And if so, whose? The problem with trying to predict the outcome of lies is that although one can reliably predict what won't happen -- Mexico won't pay for a Wall -- one has no idea of what will. We live in interesting times.
 
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ironchef said:
??? When did he say that?
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I apologize for late reply,not subscribing to threads,I like to go where my eyes take me :)
Did not mean to ignore you

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Something just doesn't seem right.
 
bookish said:
I hear a lot of doom, mostly around the fed and other people hating Trump.
But, rumor isn't everything.

What do you fellows think is coming over the next several years, both for the economy and the stock market? How confident are you?
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No idea.
 
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