If Trump's Tariffs Lead to More Inflation, You'll Be Glad You Bought This Investment
Many experts, including the policy-making members of the Federal Reserve, are worried that President Donald Trump's tariff policies could lead to a spike in inflation. The tariff policies remain rather uncertain, and there are reports that trade deals are being worked out as I write this. However, some of the recent proposals are quite unprecedented, so there's no way to know for sure how they could affect the stock market, inflation, and the U.S. economy, in general.When inflation soared to a four-decade high in 2022, Series I Savings Bonds, more commonly referred to as "I bonds," became an incredibly popular investment. If you're worried about inflation making a comeback in 2025, they could be worth a closer look right now, especially since the Treasury Department just raised the I bond interest rate.Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading
Many experts, including the policy-making members of the Federal Reserve, are worried that President Donald Trump's tariff policies could lead to a spike in inflation. The tariff policies remain rather uncertain, and there are reports that trade deals are being worked out as I write this. However, some of the recent proposals are quite unprecedented, so there's no way to know for sure how they could affect the stock market, inflation, and the U.S. economy, in general.
When inflation soared to a four-decade high in 2022, Series I Savings Bonds, more commonly referred to as "I bonds," became an incredibly popular investment. If you're worried about inflation making a comeback in 2025, they could be worth a closer look right now, especially since the Treasury Department just raised the I bond interest rate.
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