Summary: In our economy we’re dealing with intransigent inflation that doesn’t look like it’s going to disappear any time soon. I chat with global macro-economics expert, Gordon Long, to unpack some of these inflationary trends and discuss how we can better understand them. The global economy is slowing, and we’re experiencing crises as rates increase. Long points out how inflation ultimately turns things into assets that you never formally perceived as assets; essentially, there is potential in the unexpected. Tune in for more insight. Highlights: -Inflation is here to stay; we’re dealing with intransigent inflation. How do you make money during these inflationary times? -The PPI numbers are at 9.6% -The global economy is slowing -Long is worried about a mass monetary mistake -Every time we raise the rates, we experience another crisis -As an investor, if you can go into debt with an income producing asset, you can come out higher -Inflation turns things into assets that you never formally perceived as assets -What else can you do to get ahead of stagflation and inflation? Long says it’s important to remember that we’re going to experience both inflation and deflation -The focus shifts back and forth from inflation to deflation Useful Links: Financial Survival Network MATASII Monthly Macro Video with Gordon Long – June : Rate hikes, Brexit, Yield Curve Casino Banks and Gold Rigging Video Discussion: Mish and Gordon Long