(Bloomberg) — Something has shifted in markets. Fear of stagflation, the return-busting specter of spiraling prices and recession that just sent stocks and bonds to their worst annual drubbing i...
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Bitcoin remains under pressure ahead of CPI data; Michael Burry makes stagflation call
Analysts forecast a year-over-year increase of 6.5% in the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2022 — with the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ official data releasing Jan. 12 — but 2023 could bri...
Walking The Tightrope To Avoid Stagflation
Two years ago, I subtitled my yearly forecast of the economy “We Are All Super-Keynesians Now.” Last year it was “All Eyes On Inflation.” This year the focus is on the adjustment costs of reducing inf...
Interest Hikes, Inflation, and Stagflation: Watch the Fed in 2023
Inflation has raged over the past year and a half, jumping 7.7% in the 12 months through October. The Federal Reserve responded by raising interest rates. The central bank started in March, though man...
What is stagflation and how it affect market for cryptocurrencies?
A state of economic stagnation known as stagflation is characterized by inflation, high unemployment, and slow economic growth. This confluence is particularly challenging for economic policymakers to...
What is stagflation, and how could it impact the cryptocurrency markets?
Cryptocurrencies have not been around for very long. Hence, there is not much data yet on whether cryptocurrency is a good investment during stagflation and if stagflation is generally good or bad for...
Outlook: Institutional Investors See Recession as Inevitable But Stagflation as the Bigger Risk, Finds Natixis Investment Managers Survey
At least 80% of institutional investors in all regions except Asia say their economies are or will be in a recession next year Most think inflation will remain high and that central bank policy alone ...
Stagflation Will Rule 2023, Keeping Stocks in Peril
(Bloomberg) — Stagflation is the key risk for the global economy in 2023, according to investors who said hopes of a rally in markets are premature following this year’s brutal selloff. Most Rea...
Year-end rally? Bullish stock-market pattern set to collide with stagflation fears
The period between now and year-end marks a historically bullish final stretch of the year for U.S. stocks, particularly just before and after Christmas. The question for investors is whether favorabl...
Wall Street Rebuffs Soft-Landing Dream as 92% Bet on Stagflation
(Bloomberg) — On the most optimistic corners of Wall Street, promising inflation data over the past week or so suggest the Federal Reserve may accomplish a soft landing after all. Most Read from...
Fed Chair Jerome Powell—Haunted By The Ghost Of Paul Volcker—Could Tank The Economy
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell (right) is a big fan of the late Paul Volcker, the Fed chairman who ruthlessly crushed inflation in the early 1980s. L to R: Scott J Ferrell/Congressional Quarte...
Economist Nouriel Roubini warns of stagflation ahead ‘like in the 1970s’
Inflation is a leading predictor of difficult times for investors, and most asset bear markets tend to get their start with this indicator rising. Rising inflation often precedes rate hikes by central...
The JIG’S UP For The World Economy
LONDON,UNITED KINGDOM – DECEMBER 16: In this photo illustration a collection of global paper … [+] currency, on December 16,2021 in London, England. (Photo by Peter Dazeley/Getty Images) G...
3 Reasons Why Stagflation Can Be The “Crypto Killer”
The macroeconomic environment is dictating the price movement in the crypto market. Crypto investors and traders are eyeing the Federal Reserve’s every move. Minnesota Fed President and CEO, Neel Kash...
It’s The Economic Equivalent Of A Perfect Game vs. A No Hitter
| Getty Images Key Takeaways The US went through stagflation in the 1970s, it’s the only time in our history. While we’re not officially in a recession, there are growing concerns about what the conti...
We see more of a ‘Stagflation’ economy
AT&T CEO (T) John Stankey is taking a cautious stance on the short-term outlook for an economy continuing to wade through high levels of inflation and a tick-up in layoffs. “It’s hard ...
Mohamed El-Erian Says Stagflation Is Coming; Here Are 2 ‘Strong Buy’ Dividend Stocks to Protect Your Portfolio
The ‘70s are coming back in a big way, and while that’s not so bad in fashion or in music, it’s safe to say that no one really wants that ‘70s economy back. That was the decade that brought stagflatio...
Global stocks lose over $3.5 trillion during the past week on stagflation worries
Global growth seems more fragile than ever with Covid lockdowns in China, the European energy crisis, and high inflation, making it more likely for central banks to continue making policy decisions, w...
UK economy on verge of stagflation as it phases out Russian energy imports
The UK economy has been hit pretty hard by the devastating effects of inflation, rising energy, and food prices, decreasing household purchasing power, and diminishing savings rate with difficult-to-c...
Stock-market investors wrestle with ‘boomflation’ after hot July jobs report
The worry instead turned to what a rip-roaring labor market and surging costs for everything means for stocks and bond portfolios, particularly if it turns into a mix of higher growth and inflation wi...
The High Cost Of The Inflation Reduction Act
One hundred American dollars being printed. getty The right policy mix to address our current economic malaise is tighter monetary policy and pro-growth tax and regulatory policies. While the Federal ...
Vale Earnings Disappoint as Miners Grapple With Stagflation
(Bloomberg) — Vale SA struggled more than expected with deteriorating iron ore conditions last quarter, delivering earnings that trailed estimates on rising costs and weaker prices of the steelm...
Recession may not be here yet — but stagflation is: El-Erian
While economists debate the likelihood of a recession in the next year, the U.S. is stuck at an uncomfortable way station – stagflation. As the word implies, this economic predicament features slowing...
2 ways to invest during stagflation
Stagflation is an economic phenomenon characterized by high inflation and high unemployment. Everyone knows that inflation has reached levels not seen in four decades in the United States, and many no...
GBP/USD forecast as the UK enters an era of stagflation
The GBP/USD continued its meltdown after the relatively weak UK GDP data and the rising worries of a recession. The pair crashed to a low of 1.2267, which was the lowest level since May 16th. It has f...
Dow tumbles as inflation reading triggers market shock waves: What investors need to know
From Wall Street to Main Street, fears that the U.S. economy could be sliding into 1970s-style “stagflation” have been percolating. References to the sticky situation appeared in news headlines all we...
Opinion: Inflation is making everything we buy more expensive, and once stagflation hits things could get even worse
Last month I examined the culprits that are causing global inflation, including rising interest rates, persistent supply chain issues (China locking down cities), and climbing energy and fertilizer pr...
World Bank Warns of Global Recession, Stagflation — ‘This Is the Sharpest Slowdown in 80 Years’ – Economics Bitcoin News
The World Bank has warned of a possible global recession. “For many countries, recession will be hard to avoid,” said World Bank President David Malpass. “This is the sharpest slowdown in 80 years.” W...
Shipping Stocks Dive As Stagflation Fears Hit Market; Zim Triggers This Sell Rule
Shipping stocks were under pressure Wednesday as global stagflation worries appeared to hit the industry. X On Wednesday, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development cut its global growt...
Top economist Mohamed El-Erian says the market rally isn’t a buy signal as stagflation looms. ‘I would take some chips off the table’
U.S. stocks just had one of their worst starts to a year in history, with the S&P 500 falling nearly 19% through mid-May to a low of 3,900. Over the past few weeks, however, the index has rebounde...
Opinion: The Fed expects a ‘soft landing’ and no recession for the economy. We could get stagflation instead.
I am especially wary of economists — that includes Federal Reserve members and well as former Fed members — who are quick to see a soft landing for the U.S. economy. Soft landings are rare. Former Fed...