The point seems obvious, but can be missed: Inflation is just one indicator of economic health.

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Though the AAII Sentiment Indicator can be viewed as a contrarian signal, I would caution against relying on any one indicator as a sign that the market is at a turning point.

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Equity strategists at Salomon Smith Barney point out that, in the past, tightening credit spreads have been a reliable leading indicator of rising share prices.

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