Why A 1970s Style Stagflation Is Unlikely

  • A US recession is becoming ever more likely in the face of demand destruction from multiple sources (policy, real wages, stock market, consumer sentiment, etc.).
  • However, this is likely to be a garden variety recession, which we think is already priced into growth stock valuations, even if they can undershoot further.
  • 1970s Style stagflation is unlikely as a necessary ingredient is entirely missing.

Why A 1970s Style Stagflation Is Unlikely