JamesRennie

Can't feel inflation yet

FRED:M2V   Velocity of M2 Money Stock
Can't feel the affects of inflation yet because the money that has been added to the financial system has not started to move yet. If we look at the comparison M2 money has increased by over 100% since 2008 yet the flow or velocity of money is down 30%. Keeping in mind that since the start of 2020 there has been an increase of M2 money around 16%. While many assets crashed against the dollar showing signs of deflation even though on paper money supply should be causing inflation. That is caused by money not moving and as a result there can be a steep devaluing of the currency once people start to spend again.

"What is M2?
M2 is a calculation of the money supply that includes all elements of M1 as well as "near money." M1 includes cash and checking deposits, while near money refers to savings deposits, money market securities, mutual funds, and other time deposits. These assets are less liquid than M1 and not as suitable as exchange mediums, but they can be quickly converted into cash or checking deposits."
www.investopedia.com/terms/m/m2.asp

"What is Velocity of Money?
The velocity of money is a measurement of the rate at which money is exchanged in an economy. It is the number of times that money moves from one entity to another. It also refers to how much a unit of currency is used in a given period of time. Simply put, it's the rate at which consumers and businesses in an economy collectively spend money. The velocity of money is usually measured as a ratio of gross domestic product (GDP) to a country's M1 or M2 money supply."
www.investopedia.com...terms/v/velocity.asp

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