The implied inflation forecast via Treasury yield spreads continues to creep higher, but today’s November report on consumer prices is expected to reaffirm that pricing pressure remains muted. With the US suffering another coronavirus wave, the odds remain low that inflation will accelerate sharply in the near term. But a vaccine rollout is close and the economy will likely strengthen in 2021. Combine that with the incoming Biden administration, which will be incentivized to juice animal spirits, and the groundwork appears to be set for firmer prices generally.
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