3. Deflation is when the general level of prices is falling. This
is the opposite of inflation.
Hyperinflation is unusually rapid inflation. In extreme
cases, this can lead to the breakdown of a nation's monetary
system. One of the most notable examples of hyperinflation
occurred in Germany in 1923, when prices rose 2,500% in one
month!
Stagflation is the combination of high unemployment and
economic stagnation with inflation. This happened in
industrialized countries during the 1970s, when a bad
economy was combined with OPEC raising oil prices.
Types of Inflation
4. Factors influencing inflation
Food Prices
Fuel Prices
Commodities
Fringe Services
Growing income
Levels
Developed Lifestyle
Government Policies
5. Measurement of Inflation
Wholesale Price
Index
Consumer Price
Index
WPI does not pick up the reduction is taxes that the states
announce because that’s something that happens in the retail
and therefore does not give the consumer the true picture
about commodity prices .Therefore, CPI is better than WPI for
measurement of Inflation.
8. Impact of Inflation
Rateof Inflation Impact
0-3% - Low Recession in Economy
3-5% - Moderate Growth in Economy
Above 5% - High Threat to Economy
9. When the Inflation is high:INFLATION
STOCK High
inflation
Increase
price of
G&S
Investor
demand
rise
Interest
rate
increases
Expenses of
companies
increase
Profit
goes
down
Stock
prices go
down
Negative Relation
Reasons
11. Inflation tends to discourage investment and Long term economic growth.
Inflation creates a uncertainty for both companies and public. Stock Market
Listed Companies will postpone their investment and production due to
uncertainty in the market. This will result in negative economic growth for
the company and also the Indian economy
Inflation Reduces value of savings. Inflation leads to a fall in the value of
money. High Inflation in Economy eats out your savings, as people will
have to spend more to maintain there living.
Inflation affect people who have constant incomes, like retired persons,
students etc. Inflation eats there purchasing power and their standard of
living.
inflation leads to social unrest in the economy. Labour Strikes for increase
in wages could hamper the economy and also the companies who employ
those labours.
Impact of High Inflation on Economy and
Stock market
12. Effect of low inflation
Interest rate and Inflation
Effect of high inflation
1. interest rate is increased.
2. This makes borrowing expensive.
3. The money supply will fall down.
4. People having lesser money to
spend on goods and services.
5. This, in turn, will lead to a fall in
the demand for goods and
services.
6. The price of goods and services
will fall.
1. The interest rate is reduced.
2. Borrowing will increase.
3. The money supply is also
increase.
4. People will have more money to
spend on goods and services.
5. The demand for goods and
services will increase.
13. Impact of high inflation on Capital
Market
Inflation translates into higher costs and lower
returns
Foreign investors get disenchanted
Discourages foreign Capital
Volatility in Stock Market
14. Impact of high inflation on investors
Investors
Loss in the value of interest on savings
Less keen to savings in future
Less investment
Real time loss to whole economy
15. How to Beat Inflation
The compounding impact of such investments over long periods
will help you beat inflation by a comfortable margin. INVEST IN
DIVIDEND-PAYING STOCKS: One good way of staying ahead of
inflation is buying stocks that pay good dividends. Interest rate
offered by banks is usually much less than the inflation rate.
1. Keep Cash in Money Market Funds or TIPS
2. Avoid Long-term Fixed Income Investments
3. Emphasize Growth in Equity Investments
4. Commodities Tend to Shine with Inflation
5. Inflation is Usually Kind to Real Estate
6. Convert Adjustable-Rate Debt to Fixed-Rate
SIX way to beat Inflation :
17. Conclusion
Neither very high inflation , nor negative
inflation(deflation) is good for stock
market, the INFLATION should increase
at moderate .
When is the inflation is moderate , stock
market should continue to grow at its
usual rate in addition to the rate of
inflation.