E322 - Is 7% Inflation Transitory, or Here to Stay?

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There has been a ton of chatter lately about the recent upswing in inflation, but many economics and central bankers are claiming this might be a short-term bout. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But…what if they are wrong? Is your portfolio prepared if they are?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today, we are joined by Gene Epstein who is an economist,</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">former editor of Barron's, the Director of the Soho forum, and an associated scholar of the</span> <strong>Mises Institute</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we are going to discuss… </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What the current inflation data tells us about the state of the post-Covid-19 economy </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">If you should be investing in Bitcoin, Gold, or debt? </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why the US economy will NOT be able to purchase its own debt forever, and what will happen once it’s too late </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you have been scratching your head, trying to figure out what dominos need to fall in order for the US economy to face significant headwinds caused by money-printing, this episode will give you a ton of useful insights from a trained Austrian economist. </span></p> <p>Interested in investing in ATMs? <a href= "https://invest.asymcapital.com/invexp/accounts/login/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://invest.asymcapital.com/invexp/accounts/login/&source=gmail&ust=1618505332779000&usg=AFQjCNFJ7w_W1Lpg-riGGp-AIYfnDymseQ">Check out our webinar.</a>  </p> <p>Please note that investing in private placement securities entails a high degree of risk, including illiquidity of the investment and loss