Macro Deep Dive: Stagflation Returns, Fed Under Warsh, Gold Wins
The U.S. economy entered the second half of 2026 carrying a contradiction it cannot resolve quickly: inflation reaccelerated to 4.2% year-over-year in May while growth decelerated and payrolls delivered a weak +57,000 in June. That combination of rising prices and cooling output is the textbook definition of stagflation. The Federal Reserve, now under Chairman Kevin Warsh, holds rates at 3.50%: 3.75% and has explicitly stripped the "cutting bias" from its June statement. Gold is the structural winner. Equities face multiple compression. What follows is a full cross-asset framework for positioning in this environment. Key Takeaways May CPI printed 4.2% YoY, a reacceleration from 3.8% in April…
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