Some disturbing stories for those who feel that we may be on the brink of an inflationary episode:It's a bit early to be yelling "buy copper" or "buy garlic," but it may be worth watching the signs more closely. The U.S. government continues to come up with more programs every day that will put inflationary pressures on our economy.
Right now, the ragged condition of the economy is an anchor against inflation, but that may be ending. And it is obvious that the price we pay for being "subsidized" by China and India, among others, is the risk of being whipsawed by incidents and disputes in places most of us can't find in an atlas.