Description: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Thursday had U.S. investors focused on the cost of food and energy in America, and the likely implications for financial markets.

Source: MarketWatch.com

Date: Feb 25, 2022

Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/watch-out-for-the-angry-u-s-consumer-as-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-threatens-americas-fight-against-inflation-11645754908?siteid=yhoof2

Questions for discussion:

• How has the conflict affected inflationary pressures?
• How is the Fed likely to respond to these conditions?
• What does this mean for stocks and bonds, in your opinion?