Not the time for political calculus regarding bombing Syria  War
is the single biggest driver of inflation globally. This needs
to be considered in the Syria response question.  The most
important investment analysis, in terms of outcomes and
forecasting, relate to inflation and deflation. Low and stable
inflation removes one of the greatest uncertainties confronting
investors, and uncertainty is the greatest headwind to
investment returns. The distinction between “real assets” and
“financial assets” hinges upon inflation and deflation. In a
broad portfolio sense, the inflation environment certainly
trumps the success or failure of individual CEO’s or companies.
It even trumps, in terms of driving investment returns, the
underlying economic growth of nations and the globe.
Historically, war is the single biggest driver of inflation
globally and in the US.  The implications of war for inflation,
and for financial markets are profound.  Therefore, I want to
tap the wisdom of historians and military experts to s