The 2020's: A decade of Inflation

[Porkbelly]

I dare to spend money as well despite my salary increase being lower than inflation this year and my stock portfoilo being badly hit.

This is because I know when a recession comes, worldwide government agencies will be handing me money and QE will restart (aka the Fed will throw in the kitchen sink). As long as policymakers act this way, we know recessions will be shortlived and not become a great depression

I agree... signs & symptoms do not match any of the forecasts. And if they finally do, yes, the policy makers will open up the taps again... the alternative is to have the countries forced into war mode to survive.