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I recently stumbled upon an intriguing video clip featuring billionaire investor Bill Amman where he shares his thoughts on the US economy the reasons behind the longevity of inflation and most importantly how to safeguard your wealth from the detrimental effects of high inflation Amman is of the opinion that long-term rates such as the 30-year rate will continue to rise there are several factors contributing to this potential increase firstly a government shutdown seems likely which would lead to a pause in the release of crucial data that affects interest rate adjustments additionally there is a significant disparity in the bond market where the supply of bonds outweighs demand countries like China Russia and Saudi Arabia are selling their us Securities while the domestic economy remains robust with an inflation rate of approximately 3 1/2 to 4% given these circumstances Amman believes that investing in a 30-year contract with the US government at a fixed rate currently standing at 4.7% is not a wise decision he forecasts long-term structural inflation to be above 3% the financial crisis triggered an unprecedented period of low interest rates resulting in widespread affordability the federal reserve's objective was to prevent deflation and Achieve 2% inflation however the pandemic combined with trillions of dollars in fiscal stimulus and the psychological impact of post lockdown Freedom intensified inflation furthermore the government's substantial deficit spending and infrastructure plans have led to the sale of hundreds of billions of dollars worth of Securities as the federal reserve's balance sheet shows an imprudent distribution of debt Amman suggests that if the US were a business it would not have such a significant portion of its debt repricing within the next year Amman gives credit to former treasury secretary Steve minian for his management during his tenure however he believes that minuchin missed an opportunity to issue long-term bonds at incredibly low interest rates current investors like Ken Griffin and Rick reer of Black Rock are also concerned about the massive issuance of bonds and the potential lack of buyers as a result real rates could remain higher for a more extended period than anticipated to elaborate further Amman highlights the 30-year Treasury instr stating that it shouldn't be used as a short-term economic speculation tool instead it represents a fixed price contract with the US government for 30 years and reflects structural forces these structural forces according to Amman have changed over the past couple of years one significant change he points out is the surge in inflation which has reached levels unseen in Generations in June 2022 the US experienced a peak inflation rate of 99.1% reminiscent of of the early 1980s inflation hadn't been a significant concern for the US economy for decades interestingly just a few years ago economists were actually worried about low inflation Amman goes on to discuss the actions taken by the US government and the Federal Reserve in 2020 and 2021 to prevent an economic collapse these measures included sending cash directly to households boosting unemployment benefits and pausing required payments ments on certain types of debt Additionally the FED slashed interest rates to historically low levels making it cheaper for individuals and businesses to borrow money for purchases in the context of used cars these actions resulted in an increased demand for them people had more money in their bank accounts due to the cash injections and the lower interest rates made it more affordable to purchase cars using loans as a result the demand line shifted to the right however during during this time Automotive manufacturers faced supply chain issues that limited their ability to produce new cars consequently people held on to their current vehicles for longer periods leading to a decrease in the supply of used cars available for sale this caused the supply line to shift to the left the intersection of these two lines occurred at a much higher price point leading to a significant increase in the prices of used vehicles Amman acknowledges that this explanation is a simplification of how inflation works but it conveys the important message that inflation occurs when there is excessive demand for a particular product or service compared to its Supply in the market while some argue that this inflation is only temporary Amman disagrees he believes that we are entering a new normal of consistently higher inflation he points out several factors that contribute to this belief including the structural changes in the world the elimination of the peace dividend the diminishing deflationary effects of Outsourcing to China the increasing bargaining power of workers and unions the rising number of strikes resulting in substantial wage gains the expensive nature of the green energy transition and higher gas prices leading to inflationary expectations furthermore Amman highlights the potential consequences of high inflation such as higher interest rates to combat inflation the Federal Reserve m to raise interest rates at a faster pace which could significantly impact stock prices however Amman Remains unphased by this Prospect explaining that a negative view of the equity Market is necessary when considering the outcome for bonds and yields he believes that owning highquality businesses with pricing power is key to maintaining a positive view of stocks in a world of 3% inflation many businesses can Thrive however volatile inflation rates of 8% or higher can pose challenges for businesses that being said there are certain types of companies that can perform well even in the face of inflation one example of these companies is Universal Music which essentially acts as a royalty on music streaming every time a song is streamed Universal receives a fraction of a penny similarly Google acts as a royalty on advertising on the web and YouTube restaurant Brands operate as a royalty on people dining at Burger King and other related Concepts Hilton on the other hand functions as a royalty on people staying in hotels and engaging in various activities such as dining and attending events the advantage of these businesses is that inflation can actually be beneficial to them as long as their costs do not increase at the same rate as their revenues this is because their business model allows them to maintain profitability even in inflationary environments from a historical perspective the value of a business can be determined by calculating the present value of the cash it generates over its lifetime discounted at an appropriate interest rate our discount rate for evaluating businesses has typically been around 10% or 9% taking into account the inherent uncertainties of investing in equities in summary while inflation can present challenges for businesses companies with pricing power such as cpkc and chipotle stand out from the average business according to Warren Buffett a company that can raise prices without losing customers to competitors is considered a solid business on the other hand if a company hesitates to raise its prices even by a small amount it is likely a weak business having experienced both scenarios I can attest to the importance of this distinction inflation can even benefit asset like businesses like RBI for instance if A110 order increases to $15 due to inflation rbi's fee let's say 10% of sales also increases previously RBI would have earned $1 one from that purchase but now it earns $1.50 representing a 50% increase this is what bill acman means when he describes stocks he seeks as royalties on an industry while we can't predict the future Only Time Will Reveal if amman's predictions about inflation and interest rates are accurate it's worth noting that pman is a polarizing figure but his success in investing with an estimated worth of $3.6 billion cannot be denied so be sure to 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