>This was expected. I wonder though what happens now, is hyperinflation a real possibility. Is it really sensible to expect consistent positive returns from ove

>This was expected. I wonder though what happens now, is hyperinflation a real possibility. Is it really sensible to expect consistent positive returns from overall stock market this decade unless doing some active investments ? Hyperinflation is defined as 50% inflation per month. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/money-supply-m2 https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/money-supply-m2 Inflation has roughly 40% locked in; which will push out over a few years. Hyperinflation isn't in the cards. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/money-supply-m1 https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/money-supply-m1 Then you look at M1 and it's like... well could happen but it's not locked in yet.