Market volatility continues as investors process the latest inflation figures and brace for lingering high prices. Stocks gave up the gains they made earlier in the morning on Friday after a consumer survey from the University of Michigan showed increased expectations for persistent inflation.
Per the survey, the median expected year-ahead inflation rate rose to 5.1% after long-run inflation expectations fell below the 2.9% to 3.1% range last month for the first time since July 2021. Since then, expectations have returned to that range at 2.9%.
“After three months of expecting minimal increases in gas prices in the year ahead, both short and longer run expectations rebounded in October,” wrote Surveys of Consumers Director Joanne Hsu.
As consumers, investors, and analysts expect higher-for-longer inflation, markets are likely to continue bouncing. So, investors should be patient and proactive with their stock investing. That’s where active management can help.
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