TORONTO, Kan. - Many investors may have to turn to their parents and grandparents for advice on how to weather stagflation. Stagflation can be very challenging for investors because it tends to hurt both stock and bond markets. Economic experts differ on whether the current environment constitutes stagflation even though spiking energy prices have contributed to a surge in inflation. Taylor said small investors can turn to new alternative mutual fund products that have been added in the last few years. Although options are limited, Small said investors shouldn’t panic or fall into the trap of trying to time the market.

Source: thestar June 03, 2022 02:01 UTC