The U.S. Money Supply Just Hit an All-Time High -- and It May Mean Trouble for Wall Street

A major measure of U.S. money in circulation -- including hard currency like cash and coins, as well as liquid deposits in bank and money market accounts and some smaller certificates of deposit (CDs) -- recently hit an all-time record. And that could portend trouble for the stock market.This monetary aggregate is known as M2. And economists watch it very carefully, as it can have a major impact on economic growth, inflation and -- importantly for investors -- the stock market. It recently reached a record $22.2 trillion.Generally, over the long run, the money supply tends to rise gradually as the economy grows, essentially tracking the value of goods and services the economy produces.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool