Dont wait to inflation-proof your portfolio

By Jon Birger, senior writer
2009-3-25 5:17:27

NEW YORK (Fortune) -- With the economy mired in deep recession, inflation isn't exactly a top-of-mind concern for most investors. After all, it's hard to see how prices are going to get pushed up when consumers aren't buying anything. Indeed, for many Wall Street economists, deflation seems to be the more immediate concern.

Even so, there is good reason to fear that inflation - along with the higher interest rates that accompany it - is a looming threat. Maybe not right now, but watch out when the economy improves and consumer spending picks back up.

	Investment Basic Investment Overview Investment Approache Fundamentals Data Investment Stories www.fxj108.com	Dont wait to inflation-proof your portfolio By Jon Birger, senior writer 2009-3-25 5:17:27 NEW YORK (Fortune) -- With the economy mired in deep recession, inflation isn't exactly a top-of-mind concern for most investors. After all, it's hard to see how prices are going to get pushed up when consumers aren't buying anything. Indeed, for many Wall Street economists, deflation seems to be the more immediate concern. Even so, there is good reason to fear that inflation - along with the higher interest rates that accompany it - is a looming threat. Maybe not right now, but watch out when the economy improves and consumer spending picks back up.