Global Macro Update—A Stagflationary Storm

How to invest in 2023 [Read this article on our website.]( [Global Macro Update]  Oct 28, 2022 A Stagflationary Storm Dear Reader, This week, I spoke with Vincent Deluard, director of global macro at StoneX, an institutional financial services network. Remarkably, Vincent forecast the current inflationary shockwaves rattling the US and global markets in April 2020—before anybody realized the full impact COVID would have on the economy. In this Global Macro Update, we discuss the trifecta of trends that caused the current inflationary environment… why an economic slowdown won’t cure inflation... the three sectors every investor should own today… and much more. You can access the full transcript of this week’s interview [by clicking here](. The video of my full conversation with Vincent Deluard is below. Read on for more… Inflation’s Impact on Your Portfolio Inflation has wreaked havoc across the market this year. 10 of the 11 sectors are negative year-to-date. Even utilities, which are often thought of as an inflation hedge, are down more than 7%. Meanwhile, the energy sector is up over 64% year-to-date. Source: [( Vincent’s in-depth analysis of the stock market and economy has led to his “Holy Trinity” portfolio, as he calls it: three bullet-proof sectors you should own today. For all the details, watch our conversation below. But first, our market recap... A Quick Look at the Markets This Past Week… Gold was up .97% to $1,667. The average 30-year mortgage rate rose 2.31% to 7.08%. Yields on 10-year Treasuries decreased 6.6% to 3.94%. The S&P 500 increased 1.5% to 3,807. Bitcoin was up 6.4% at $20,408. Oil was up 4.1% at $88.57/barrel for WTI. And now... This Week’s Global Macro Update Interview [Click here]( or on the screenshot below to watch now… Click the image above to watch Global Macro Update now Alternatively, you can [click here to read the transcript]( of this week’s interview. If you want more of Vincent Deluard’s excellent research, [sign up here for a free trial to his StoneX reports](. You can also [follow him on Twitter](. Thank you for reading Global Macro Update. Sincerely, Ed D’Agostino Publisher, Mauldin Economics Don't let friends miss this timely insight— share it with your network now. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( Share Your Thoughts on This Article [Post a Comment]( [Read important disclosures here.]( YOUR USE OF THESE MATERIALS IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THESE DISCLOSURES.  This email was sent as part of your subscription to Global Macro Update . [To update your email preferences click here.]( Mauldin Economics | [1417 Sadler Road, PMB 415 | Fernandina Beach, FL 32034](#) Copyright © 2022 Mauldin Economics. All Rights Reserved.