Why Big Companies Love Inflation

Some think rising inflation means big companies are forced to raise their prices. But it actually works the other way around: corporations actually drive inflation, and data show that they have been and will continue to push prices up for some time.

0:00 Intro
0:32 What companies say to the public vs. what they say to investors on earnings calls
1:47 Let’s look at companies’ net margins
3:53 What inflation means for small businesses

I’m Dion Rabouin, a WSJ reporter covering markets and the economy. I’ll be diving into all things finance, from the popular and well-known — like crypto and stocks — to the complex and intricate — like leveraged loans, derivatives and private equity. Subscribe to join me as I take a deep dive into what’s making money move and why it matters.

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