"The economy," at least as far as the big publications is concerned since the early 80s, has always been about stock performance and unemployment numbers regard

"The economy," at least as far as the big publications is concerned since the early 80s, has always been about stock performance and unemployment numbers regardless of who is in charge. Stock performance is great. Unemployment numbers are great. To them, inflationary periods are just a time when big businesses which are flush with cash get to buy up smaller, cash-strapped businesses at discount rates. And the average consumer is so stupid that they're using credit just to maintain their lifestyles.