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IronLionZion

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9. Inflation is great for his stocks

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Sun May 31, 2026, 06:28 PM

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higher prices means more revenue for the same amount of goods and services. So inflation has been raising stock prices. Who knows how long that will last.

Until consumers cut back on purchases. Then the house of cards comes falling down. America's economy is driven by consumer demand.

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