Could skyrocketing pork prices put a squeeze on restaurants' margins?
Inflation risk is a key driver of central banks' policies and sovereign bond prices. In recent months, pork prices have risen by almost 50% as African swine flu spreads across the globe. There is no cure and a vaccine is likely still years away.
Rob Almeida explains why this matters and describes the potential impact on the restaurant sector. He also highlights the four things that matter for asset prices over the long term.
Rob Almeida explains why this matters and describes the potential impact on the restaurant sector. He also highlights the four things that matter for asset prices over the long term.
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