Fed rate increase = lower hifi prices?

@deludedaudiophile

The fact that the world economy didnt come to a screeching halt in mid-2020 is clear evidence that the monetary policy worked. Its time to unwind it in as orderly fashion as is possible. Now, are the past 24 months in the economy and financial markets a surprise? If they are a surprise to you then please take some time to explore the topic more deeply. If its not a surprise and you didnt position yourself financially…why not?

I’m pretty conservative so a major part of my portfolio was hedged in March of 2020. I got to unwind the positions in an orderly fashion and the hedges went through the roof(see what happened to the VIX in March 2020). You reinvest when markets are down and repeat. If you dont have a financial advisor, get one. Most who dont have one may be under the mistaken impression they dont have enough investable assets. Keep looking until you find one, it can be financially life altering.

@ghasley

+1

@deludedaudiophile

I love Japan, just like mainland China… lots of space to enjoy living… I have lived there for over a couple years.. I’m not that keen on Taiwan… too many mopeds, too many earthquakes. Singapore nice and clean. I spend lots of time in contract manufacturers, component manufacturers all over Asia. I have a masters degree in finance. Not sure of your point.

@artemus_5

But I assure you the savvy investors know this market is over inflated and is being propped up. When the bubble bursts, who will get hurt?

Well I’m pretty market savvy and I don’t know that at all. What bubble? What valuation metrics are you using to back up these silly statements?

Then as @deludedaudiophile has pointed out, the exorbitant printing of $$$ How many Trillions have we printed?

The Fed was trying to achieve their inflation target and avoid us sliding into disinflation and/or deflation. Take a look at Europe with their negative interest rates — would you prefer paying someone to hold your money rather than earning a return?

Its well known that China would love to have the reserve currency.

It’s well known I want a Ferrari, doesn’t mean it’s ever gonna happen.

I’d love to know why you believe we have a "strong economy"

The annual GDP growth as of 3/22 is 3.4%. I’d call that pretty strong. Dude, you need to stop getting your economic news from Fox News and figure out what’s really going on. Sheesh.

The stock market passed 30K in November, breaking the record. Right now it's at 32,899.37. So it's gone down a little bit.😱 Don't get your panties in a bunch as we're still doing pretty good by all standards, unless you want to cherry pick stuff to discredit some faction or group.

Also, look at bond market forecasts. Everyone from investors to public predictions say it's gonna be rough for maybe a year but from 2-5 years out, it's gonna be just fine, thank you. The sky is not falling. That, and thanks @soix for your sane perspective. And, you too @ghasley .

All the best,
Nonoise