Spring is here, and as the weather begins to heat up, so too is inflation. This week, March's Consumer Price Index (CPI) data came in at a staggering 8.5%!
That's the highest inflation reading since 1981. But while inflation is hot, some sectors are scorching right alongside it. Want to know more?
You're in luck. Here are this week's top stories from your favorite Weiss Ratings experts.
March CPI surged 8.5% from a year ago. The last time inflation was this high, Reagan was president, IBM made its first PC and NASA launched the first space shuttle. But you don't have to take inflation lying down. Income investing specialist Mike Larson discusses strategies that can help investors profit from soaring costs.
VIDEO: Take Advantage of Today's Tailwinds
Commodities are continuing their upswing, and in this segment, Financial News Anchor Jessica Borg interviews Research Analyst Sam Blumenfeld about several strong investments riding the tidal wave of inflation. They also discuss the next round of interest rate hikes, how Dividend Kings offer portfolio protection and sectors like energy and agriculture that outperform in this environment.
Energize Gains With Fossil Fuel Exposure
You might've heard about the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) ... but may not know much about it. Senior Editor Tony Sagami explains why you should, and why fossil fuels — and energy in general — are outperforming the S&P 500 by leaps and bounds.
Consumer Staples Thrive as Inflation Climbs
As inflation — and prices — rise, more of the average household budget is marked for essentials and less for discretionary purchases. This week, Research Analyst Kelly Green heads to the Weiss Ratings stock screener to find "Buy"-rated companies in the consumer staples sector.
Shocking Forecasts for 2022–2024
The experts at Weiss Ratings are releasing major new forecasts, and you don't want to miss this very significant event in the investment world. Dr. Martin Weiss explains why … and how you can act accordingly.
There was nothing sweet about this week's inflation data, but here's an Easter treat: Senior Editor Sean Brodrick has resurrected some of his popular issues from the past few months to demonstrate how readers can combat surging inflation and protect their nest eggs.
Until next week,
The Weiss Ratings Team
