STOCK RETURNS AND INFLATION: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Abstract

Purpose: The challenging economic climate and increasing inflationary pressure have made it necessary to re-evaluate inflation research and its impact on the stoc market. The purpose of this study is to use bibliometric analysis to review scholarl writing on stock returns and inflation from 1975 to 2022. Design/methodology/approach: This study analyses bibliometric markers such a the number of citations, authors, journals, and institutions using the Web of Scienc database to discover publishing patterns and illustrate commonalities. Findings: The study indicates that the volatility domain has gained more attention therefore there is a necessity for future research to model predictive accuracy to matc the rising volatility and uncertainty environment. Due to the expanding energy them from bibliographic coupling analysis and the oil-related macroeconomic factor cluster from author keyword co-occurrence analysis, the study revealed a research ga that underlines the need for a green and sustainable stock market. Research, Practical & Social implications: The study suggests a need for futur research to increase academic collaboration and to contribute toward the developmen of theoretical and empirical literature. Originality/value: The results revealed that it is vital to revise the current theory t integrate theoretical implications in light of the volatile market conditions and risin inflation rate.