Weekly Market Recap The September release of US inflation (the rate of change in average prices), saw prices rising at a 1.5% annual rate, boosted primarily by rising energy prices. This is still low by historical standards, but suggests that US inflation could be returning to a level more consistent with historical norms after very low figures in recent months. Across developed markets, inflation has remained relatively subdued at a 1% annual rate, or below. In fact, in Japan, prices are even declining based on most recent data. Inflation matters for investors because as prices rise, a dollar can purchase less, on average, making your savings worth less in terms of purchasing power. Therefore, all else equal, subdued inflation has historically been good for savers. For example, unexpected spikes in inflation, as we experienced in the US in the 1970s, was temporarily harmful to diversified portfolio returns. That's one reason why we believe including attractive assets that also offer a degree of inflation protection, like TIPS or REITs, can be prudent for long-term portfolios. Disclaimer:
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