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Douglas Rissing / Getty Images/iStockphotoOver the last couple of years, the U.S. has been on an inflation rollercoaster. In June 2022, inflation peaked at 9.1% — a high not seen since 1981. Inflation has significantly come down since then; in December 2023, it was at 3.35%. Now the big question is: Will inflation go up or down in 2024?I’m a Financial Advisor: These 5 Index Funds Are All You Really Need Learn: 3 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000Though it looks like inflation probably will subside this year, only time will tell if that’s definitely the case. Assuming a worst-case scenario (elevated inflation rates), what would that mean for your investments and the stock market at large?GOBankingRates spoke with finance experts to get the lowdown on what will happen to your investments if inflation goes up in 2024.Sponsored: Owe the IRS $10K or more? Schedule a FREE consultation to see if you qualify for tax relief.There Would Be Elevated Volatility and RiskAs AJ Giannone, CFA and chief investment officer at Allio, sees it, the Fed will keep policy rates well into restrictive territory and rate cuts will fall off the table.“Additionally, the Fed will likely roll back its estimates of when they’re planning to reduce their balance sheet reduction program, known as quantitative tightening,” Giannone said. “This would force the market to re-price the entire risk asset spectrum, which would almost definitely result in elevated volatility and swings in investor sentiment, exacerbating potential risks.”Good Question: How Much Monthly Income Could You Get From a $100,000 Annuity?The Value of Bonds Could DecreaseWhen inflation g …
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