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A Peek at Peak Inflation: Five Signals to Watch For

11/15/2021

By: Barry Gilbert, PhD, CFA, Asset Allocation Strategist, LPL Financial & George Henry Smith, CFA, CAIA, CIPM Senior Analyst, LPL Financial

After an upside inflation surprise in October, it’s clear that peak inflation may still be ahead, possibly even pushing into 2022. While the Federal Reserve (Fed) maintains its position that elevated inflation will be transitory, we have yet to see progress. Below we look at five signs to watch for over the next several months that may signal that inflation may be near or at its peak.

Read the full commentary here: Weekly_Market_Commentary_11.15.21

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