Why is wall street ignoring/downplaying inflation?

[Anonymous]

Wall Street is not regulated right now. It is the Wild West and not connected to the economy.

[Anonymous]

The fed has to make a choice as to whether it emphasizes propping up the job market or tamping down inflation. Usually, it is not a very conflicted choice because inflation usually means high growth and a decent job market. The tariffs are putting us in a weird position where prices are going up but job growth is declining.

I think Wall Street knows that the fed is going to have to lower rates to protect the job market so there is less focus on inflation.

[Anonymous]

Price increases don’t equal inflation.
the price increases are by in large due to the tariffs, wether applied or not, there are supply chain issues and uncertainty, so prices reflect those proposed increases.

[Anonymous]

Inflation is less than 3. Significantly lower than the previous administration was in charge.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Price increases don’t equal inflation.
the price increases are by in large due to the tariffs, wether applied or not, there are supply chain issues and uncertainty, so prices reflect those proposed increases.

Oh wow. No more comments from you until you take some kind of 101 class, buddy.

Inflation is literally just a measure of the increase in prices. The price increases could be driven by a Magic 8 ball and it would still be inflation.

[Anonymous]

“True inflation has a different cause—and a different cure—than the price increases of goods and services caused by constantly changing supply and demand conditions.”

Sounds like tariffs

Source: https://www.clevelandfed.org/publications/economic-commentary/2008/ec-20080601-rising-relative-prices-or-inflation-why-knowing-the-difference-matters

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:“True inflation has a different cause—and a different cure—than the price increases of goods and services caused by constantly changing supply and demand conditions.”

Sounds like tariffs

Source: https://www.clevelandfed.org/publications/economic-commentary/2008/ec-20080601-rising-relative-prices-or-inflation-why-knowing-the-difference-matters

It also sounds like Covid. This is transitory all over again.

The issue in both cases is that inflation becomes self-reinforcing as various parts of the supply chain use the opportunity to try and gain a greater share of the profits.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Inflation is less than 3. Significantly lower than the previous administration was in charge.

When inflation was due to COVID and the US had some of the lowest inflation rates in the developed world. This is just insane economic shoot-ourselves-in-the-foot policy.

[Anonymous]

You can tell me "I told you so" after market crashes by 80% but, until then, I plan to enjoy the ride.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can tell me "I told you so" after market crashes by 80% but, until then, I plan to enjoy the ride.

So MAGA will still stand by their man if the market crashes by 75%, good to know.

[Anonymous]

Corporate profits are way up: good for Wall Street.
Lower inflation increases the likelihood of rate cuts: also good for Wall Street. But who are we kidding? Trump (self proclaimed king of debt) says he wants lower rates so we are going to get lower rates.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can tell me "I told you so" after market crashes by 80% but, until then, I plan to enjoy the ride.

So MAGA will still stand by their man if the market crashes by 75%, good to know.

LOL. I am a left leaning Independent, if you must know. Voted D in recent elections - 2016, 2020, and 24. Comments like yours turn many people like me to the other side.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:“True inflation has a different cause—and a different cure—than the price increases of goods and services caused by constantly changing supply and demand conditions.”

Sounds like tariffs

Source: https://www.clevelandfed.org/publications/economic-commentary/2008/ec-20080601-rising-relative-prices-or-inflation-why-knowing-the-difference-matters

It also sounds like Covid. This is transitory all over again.

The issue in both cases is that inflation becomes self-reinforcing as various parts of the supply chain use the opportunity to try and gain a greater share of the profits.

Not that I endorse any of the insanity going on now but the labor market is pretty weak now and probably will not be able to negotiate for higher wages. That may cap some of the inflation. Its really hard to tell what will happen and kind of insane that this is all self-inflicted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Better watch out or “TDS” guy will show up and tell you not only why the economy is great , but why you should buy Tesla stock.

Meanwhile, I’ll be over here buying gold ETFs and waiting for the crash.

Here’s more data: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/09/05/jobs-report-economy-unemployment/?itid=hp-mv-top-stories_top-table-main_p001_f001

Only idiots buy gold ETF over physical gold.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Inflation is less than 3. Significantly lower than the previous administration was in charge.

Oh yeah, Fox News put that in your head?

It’s likely much higher.

You have no idea what sort of economic maelstrom is brewing because you don’t read actual news.