RBC thinks the US is on track for "stagflation lite" in 2026.
Stagflation is a dreaded economic scenario in which inflation runs hot while economic growth slows.
The bank pointed to factors like high housing costs and tariffs, which suggest stagflation is looming
The worst-case scenario for the US economy could be a looming reality in 2026.
RBC flagged the likelihood of stagflation in 2026 as the economy looks poised to post below-trend growth while inflation runs "uncomfortably" hot.
https://finance.yahoo.com/...
Stagflation is a dreaded economic scenario in which inflation runs hot while economic growth slows.
The bank pointed to factors like high housing costs and tariffs, which suggest stagflation is looming
The worst-case scenario for the US economy could be a looming reality in 2026.
RBC flagged the likelihood of stagflation in 2026 as the economy looks poised to post below-trend growth while inflation runs "uncomfortably" hot.
https://finance.yahoo.com/...
17 days ago