Geek's Number Talk: No Immunity to Inflation

We’re hearing a lot about vaccination rates these days, but when it comes to inflation, there’s no such thing as herd immunity. Sure enough, as our economy continues to recover from the COVID shutdown, we’re seeing a spike in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), a leading indicator of inflation, and a sign that rising interest rates may be on the horizon.

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