Two overlooked assets beat inflation in 1970s-style stagflation, data show
TL;DR
MarketWatch highlights that during the 1973–1982 stagflation era, US small-cap stocks outpaced inflation by about 5.9% annually and housing by about 5.5% annually, while gold underperformed as an inflation hedge over that span, suggesting small-caps and housing are the two overlooked defenses against stagflation.
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- History says these 2 overlooked asset classes are the only real shield against 1970s-style stagflation MarketWatch
- Some economists are warning about 'stagflation.' What it could mean for your money CNBC
- How to Invest if Stagflation Spikes Bloomberg.com
- It's Starting to Look Like 1973 All Over Again. Here's What That Could Mean for Stocks. Yahoo Finance
- Hundreds of Stocks Hit 12-Month Lows as Stagflation Rises TheStreet Pro
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