Is Global Inflation Here to Stay?

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greg1337Member
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#1Dec 24, 2017, 12:24 AM
Inflation is just part of the economic game, right? Can't really get rid of it, just gotta manage it.
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AtomicForkFull Member
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#2Dec 24, 2017, 05:44 AM
Yeah but it's hit developing nations harder, especially over the years. Now it's a hot topic everywhere.
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king_2015Newbie
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#3Dec 24, 2017, 05:54 AM
True, but isn't it kinda just the same old story? Since 1971, inflation's been a constant. Just different levels of it.
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satoshi420Full Member
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#4Dec 24, 2017, 08:58 AM
Not sure if it’s the new normal. I mean, inflation rises after crises and sometimes it falls back too.
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alex21Full Member
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#5Dec 24, 2017, 07:48 PM
As long as fiat rules, inflation's here to stay. Governments print money like there's no tomorrow, and it just devalues.
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chain365Legendary
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#6Dec 24, 2017, 09:23 PM
Global inflation rates are super sketchy. Why trust any of those numbers anyway?
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chriscoinFull Member
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#7Dec 24, 2017, 09:56 PM
Double digits are common in developing countries, sure. But look at places like Argentina totally wrecked by inflation.
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#8Dec 25, 2017, 02:10 AM
International conflicts really crank up inflation. Trade is global now, and wars screw everything up economically.
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0xRocketMember
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#9Dec 25, 2017, 03:27 AM
FED set that 2% target for a reason, huh? Seems like they just want an excuse to keep printing more cash.
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k3v1n.lynxHero Member
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#10Dec 26, 2017, 03:00 AM
Inflation's a normal part of the economy. It's taught everywhere, so it's not like we're all shocked by it.
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lord_diamondSenior Member
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#11Dec 26, 2017, 05:06 AM
But it can’t just be normal. Inflation's either temporary or it’s gonna be the new normal hard to tell right now.
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0xHashMember
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#12Dec 26, 2017, 05:31 AM
It might end up being just a phase for developed countries. Supply issues can get resolved.
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#13Dec 26, 2017, 01:38 PM
Developing countries can't escape it. They need better policies to handle inflation and protect citizens.
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its_bullMember
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#14Dec 26, 2017, 03:48 PM
I think inflation will drop eventually, under 4%. But it’s a cycle, right? Crisis is just waiting to happen again.
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yield21Member
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#15Dec 26, 2017, 09:57 PM
Sounds like we're stuck in a crisis loop. This economic system is outdated and not built for today.
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#16Dec 26, 2017, 11:17 PM
Totally agree. The US is just making things worse with all this money printing, especially during the pandemic.
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#17Dec 28, 2017, 09:37 AM
Governments play the inflation game to benefit themselves, not us. It's a tool for them, not a problem to fix.
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kevin_atlasFull Member
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#18Dec 28, 2017, 10:38 AM
The US is in a tough spot. They can't maintain global power without other countries being in chaos.
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coin07Full Member
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#19Dec 28, 2017, 12:09 PM
Inflation isn’t just about markets. It's driven by the global elite and how they manipulate the system.
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0xApeNewbie
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#20Dec 28, 2017, 01:29 PM
This isn't new, though. People have been complaining about inflation for decades. It’s like a never-ending story.
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