Bank of America says we’re in first phase
A trader works on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., August 17, 2021.
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Stagflation is upon us, according to Bank of America global investment strategist Michael Hartnett.
The combination of stagnation and inflation is a rare period of low growth and rising prices.
Stagflation has come back on investors’ radar as many fear that the burst in post-pandemic activity could start to slow, while inflation may accelerate to high levels with an ultra-easy monetary policy in place.
During the 1970s, stagflation was first recognized when an oil shock and a depreciation in the dollar led to a simultaneous surge in price pressures and the unemployment rate.
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