Federal Deficit Spending (Quarterly) and Inflation. Part 1

April 7, 2024Posted inmacroeconomicsNo Comments

We have found that the correlation relationships between various types of credit and inflation are variable over time.  So far, the kinds of credit studied are government spending,1 consumer credit,2 mortgage debt,3 nonfinancial corporate credit,4 and financial sector debt.5 Here, we return to federal deficit spending and inflation by analyzing data organized differently than previously used.


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Financial Sector Debt and Inflation. Part 3

March 24, 2024Posted inmacroeconomicsNo Comments

The full data sets for the 71 years from 1952 to 2022 show no discernable association patterns (correlations) for financial sector debt (FSD) and inflation changes.1  Thus, we started an analysis by looking specifically at the various regimes of inflation change during the 71-year timeline.  The most recent post2 analyzed the eight time periods over 71 years with positive inflation surges.  This article analyzes the association of FSD during the five periods from 1952 to 2022 with negative inflation (disinflation/deflation) surges.


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Financial Sector Debt and Inflation. Part 1

March 10, 2024Posted inmacroeconomicsNo Comments

We have found that the correlation relationships between various types of credit and inflation are variable over time.  So far, the kinds of credit studied are government spending,1 consumer credit,2 mortgage debt,3 and nonfinancial corporate credit.4  Here, we address another category of credit spending, Financial Sector Debt (FSD). This series studies the correlation between changes in Financial Sector Debt and CPI inflation.


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Nonfinancial Corporate Credit and Inflation: Part 4

March 3, 2024Posted inmacroeconomicsNo Comments

This article concludes the analysis of the correlation patterns between Nonfinancial Corporate Credit (NFC) and Consumer Inflation (CPI).  The last of the three types of inflation patterns (time periods with no significant inflation trends) is the subject of analysis here.  The other two types of patterns (inflation surges1 and disinflation/deflation surges2) were analyzed previously.  The conclusion discusses the correlation patterns for all time periods, looks for any common threads, and identifies important differences across time periods and types of correlation patterns.


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Nonfinancial Corporate Credit and Inflation: Part 1

February 11, 2024Posted ineconomicsNo Comments

We have found that the correlation relationships between various types of credit and inflation are variable over time.  So far, the kinds of credit studied are government spending,1 consumer credit,2 and mortgage debt.3 Here, we address another category of credit spending, Nonfinancial Corporate Credit. This series studies the correlation between Nonfinancial Corporate Credit and CPI inflation.


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Mortgage Debt and Inflation: Part 4

October 22, 2023Posted inmacroeconomicsNo Comments

Note:  A major addition was added to the conclusion at 1:43 a.m. EDT on October 23, 2023.

This article concludes the analysis of the correlation patterns between Mortgage Debt and Consumer Inflation (CPI).  The last of the three types of inflation patterns (time periods with no significant inflation trends) is the subject of analysis here.  The other two types of patterns (inflation surges1 and disinflation/deflation surges2) were analyzed previously.  The conclusion discusses the correlation patterns for all time periods, looks for any common threads, and identifies important differences across time periods and types of correlation patterns.


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Mortgage Debt and Inflation: Part 3

October 15, 2023Posted inmacroeconomicsNo Comments

The full data sets for the 71 years from 1952 to 2022 show no discernable association patterns (correlations) for Mortgage Debt growth and inflation changes.1  Thus, we started an analysis by looking specifically at the various regimes of inflation change during the 71-year timeline.  The most recent post2 analyzed the eight time periods over 71 years with positive inflation surges.  This article analyzes the five periods between 1952 and 2019 with negative inflation (disinflation/deflation) surges.


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Consumer Credit and Inflation: Part 4

September 23, 2023Posted inmacroeconomicsNo Comments

This article concludes the analysis of the correlation patterns between Household and Nonprofit Organization Credit (HNO) and Consumer Inflation (CPI).  The last of the three types of inflation patterns (time periods with no significant inflation trends) is the subject of analysis here.  The other two types of patterns (inflation surges1 and disinflation/deflation surges2) were analyzed previously.  The conclusion discusses the correlation patterns for all time periods, looks for any common threads, and identifies important differences across time periods and types of correlation patterns.


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