Merrill Lynch: IN THIS ISSUE Macro Strategy—Is Stagflation Likely?: With inflation stubbornly high after briefly surpassing levels not seen in 40 years, the term “stagflation” has been resurrected as a risk for the U.S. economy. Currently, however, the low unemployment rate is inconsistent with stagflation. What’s more, inflation remains on a downtrend, and wage growth seems poised to moderate further….
