This May Be Worse Than Inflation

2025-03-03 12:35:00 ET

Summary

• Last week the market said that it has a new #1 concern - slowing economic growth. To make matters more serious, it’s consumer-led slowing growth.
• The market may be “wrong,” but it could still be the reason it’s selling off right now, and it’s prudent to know why it’s moving up or down to determine what it may do next.
• Economic growth can slow down without leading to a recession, just like the stock market indexes can correct without leading to a bear market.
• The bond market has also transitioned from inflation concerns to growth concerns.

By Geoff Bysshe

Last week the market said that it has a new #1 concern, and it’s not inflation. It is, however, one of the most effective remedies for inflation, but also one of the least popular among consumers and investors.

Fortunately, the Fed may be able to lend a helping hand here should the situation get serious....

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