In The Money
Q - Shielding investment portfolio from inflation
In this fortnightly series, we address readers' queries on investing issues. This week, as interest rates rise and inflationary pressures continue, we look at the impact on investment portfolios. With inflation and potentially stagflation affecting me this year, how can I adjust my portfolio to manage these risks?
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The Russia-Ukraine crisis is driving up food and energy prices worldwide, there are labour shortages, the supply chain disruption isn't getting much better.
In short, even as the United States Federal Reserve is hell-bent on raising interest rates, everything that could drive inflation higher seems to be happening now.