Inflation: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

John Oliver discusses what causes inflation, what we’ve done about the current round of it, and, of course, makes the smartest investment of all time.

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[ChristopherAbelman]

Everything costs more, so I ask for a raise, but then companies raise prices to cover their costs, and here we go again!Feels like a hamster wheel, going nowhere fast.

[YearousMona]

Given reduced inflation signals and as the Federal Reserve has halted rate hikes, what are the best additions for a $120K portfolio to enhance the overall performance of my portfolio this year

[NicholasBall]

Inflation, bank collapse, severe drought in the agricultural belt, recession, food shortages, diesel fuel and heating oil shortages, baby formula shortages, available automobile shortages and prices, the price of living place. <It's all coming together and it could lead to a real disaster towards the end of this year (or sooner). With inflation currently at about 6%, my primary concern is how to maximize my savings/retirement fund of about $300k which has been sitting duck since forever with zero to no gains.

[donovantobs]

I foresee a recession lasting 2-3 years, and if inflation continues to surge, the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates soon. Inflation is causing various issues worldwide, such as food shortages, scarcities of diesel and heating fuel, and significant spikes in housing prices, leading to a potential financial market crash. This global downturn could have long-lasting repercussions. Given the current inflation rate of approximately 9%, my main worry is how to optimize my savings and retirement fund, which has remained stagnant at around $300, 000, yielding almost no gains for quite some time.

[mostmelon]

6 minutes in and he’s definitely gonna buy that frog.

[xXtheStrayXx]

As a grocery store employee, I love being yelled at and blamed personally for prices, one lady went on a massive rant on how I was evil and how we should all be ashamed for robbing everyone, me and my broke minimum wage self just nodded and smiled knowing I can no longer even afford to do groceries as regularly or even get half of what I needed.

[davidlamb]

"It must be so frustrating to retire, think you're done, and then have to go back to work. That is the absolute worst case scenario of retirement." The failure to show Jon Stewart's headshot is a TERRIBLE missed opportunity. 😂

[WestonScally]

I’m 55 from southeastern Ohio but worked overseas all my life. I have savings of $1, 000, 000 and I'm ready for retirement, only concerned about the soaring inflation. Is this enough to retire comfortably, or do I need some sort of money management?

[KevinDrongowskiSmart]

Fun fact, I used to build retail websites, most of those "3 left in stock" messages are fake. They use them to create a false sense of urgency.

[TheNormExperience]

Somebody, somewhere, who a year ago was doing their insane job creating giant size frog statues just got the payoff of the century tonight.

[nyxehxt]

The economy is favorable to those who where able to get themselves into one investment or another, most people see investment as something big they can’t participate in because they’re too scared to venture into one.
Today we have a lot of opportunities to invest in different commodities, stocks, cryptocurrencies and so much more but some people just sees this as a challenge and shy away from it

[alyssinwilliams]

Groceryflation up here in Canada is still horrific, and as people have been digging up, corporate greed is a big, big, big part of it

[jacobwindham]

As a gas station employee I can confirm most of the job is indeed trying to convince people that I personally didn't somehow steal their gas while they were pumping. I even had someone call the police

[stratecaster]

The fact that corporations can all collectively price gouge everyone and convince them that the government is the cause, which leads to electing republicans that will allow corporations to price gouge even further is genuinely horrifying.

[ChrisCypher]

After studies have shown 55-60% of inflation has been due to corporate price gouging, I can't believe it barely got a mention here

[schitzie]

i have to say, the phrase "a lot of smart people, and Jim Cramer" got me good

[Turbo_Waitress]

The HBO Accounting Department must live for this show and their itemized budget requests. “You want to buy a WHAT!? Three of them!? For one segment!?”

[GhostHelwig]

After so long on the air, I have to wonder if whoever at HBO oversees the budget of this show still gets surprised. “Not one but three giant frog statues for an episode on inflation? Makes total sense, approved.”

[AllisonSherman]

"Navigate inflation with confidence! Investing in the financial market can be a powerful hedge against rising costs. Grow your wealth, stay ahead of the curve, and turn inflation into an opportunity. Diversify, invest wisely, and watch your financial future flourish despite market fluctuations!"

[alexsteven.m]

Market declines, soaring inflation, a significant increase in interest rates by the Fed, and rising Treasury yields all point to additional losses for portfolios this quarter. How can I profit from the present market turbulence? I'm still debating whether to sell my $125, 000 ETF/Growth Stock portfolio.