Inflation Is Ticking Upwards. Should Costco Wholesale Investors Be Worried?

Research from The Motley Fool tracked inflation and its impact on the stock market. Historically, the S&P 500 index performs its best when inflation in the U.S. is within a range of 2% to 3%. If inflation is too high, it can cause the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to raise interest rates, much as it did in 2022. And higher rates can weigh on stock valuations. Inflation has weighed on consumers in recent years; how might that impact this high-flying retail stock? Inflation has been a significant probl ...