Analysts expect the global economy to expand by 6% or more this year, the fastest pace in decades. The US will lead the way, but growth in Europe should also bounce back as the year progresses. And, of course, the Chinese economy will record another solid performance. Along with these rising growth expectations have come concerns about inflation. As the global economy shakes off the constraints of the pandemic, demand seems poised to run ahead of supply, at least in some sectors. Firms will need time to bring back workers, formulate production schedules, restart supply chains and ramp up production. Under such ... (full story)