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

Inflation has been a significant problem for millions of Americans over the past five years.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.Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) has been a fantastic stock to own. Shares have returned over 200% over just the past five years, easily outperforming the broader market over that time. But recently, inflation has begun ticking higher again, hitting 2.7% as of June. Should Costco investors worry about the stock? Here's what you need to know.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool