Inflation Fear is STILL Rising

October 8, 2021

Inflation Fear is STILL Rising

The number of U.S. consumers expressing fear, uncertainty, or concern about currency inflation has continued to climb in 2021 -- Mentions are sitting at a new ATH level: +46% QoQ and +309% YoY on a 30-day moving average.


Despite growing anxiety about inflation (and 4 consecutive CPO prints > +5.0% YoY), the value of the US Dollar (vs. other fiat currencies) has ostensibly gained +5% YTD.
The practice of valuing the USD against a basket of unbacked central bank notes doesn’t provide US citizens with a very clear picture of its true value. But, it does produce some amusing headlines from time to time:

But consumers aren't watching the Dollar Index...Consumers' fears stem from observing their daily asset purchases -- Food and fuel are of primary concern, with Consumer Mentions of Gas Prices trending +399% YoY (90d MA).

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