Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in February, much more than expected
u/TACO_Orange_3098 ·
Reddit — r/StockMarket
· March 18, 2026 at 12:37
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The post highlights a hotter-than-expected February PPI report (+0.7%), indicating persistent inflation.
The author argues the economy is entering stagflation, combining rising prices, stagnant growth, and impending AI-driven unemployment.
Quality assessment: Macro speculation/noise based on a single inflation data point and general anxiety about AI job displacement.
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[https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/ppi-inflation-february-2026.html](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/ppi-inflation-february-2026.html)
Prices rising all over the place ...... growth **NO WHERE TO BE FOUND !!**
guess what that is called :D
Stagflation is a rare, challenging economic condition combining high inflation, slow growth, and high unemployment. It occurs when supply shocks (e.g., oil crises) or poor policy decisions raise production costs while slowing economic output, forcing policymakers to fight inflation at the cost of employment
**How Stagflation Impacts the Economy & Individuals**
* **"Double Trouble" for Individuals:** Individuals face rising prices (inflation) while wages stagnate and unemployment rises, reducing purchasing power.
* **Reduced Growth:** Economic output remains sluggish or negative, leading to lower standards of living.
* **Difficult Policy Choices:** Central banks face a "nightmare scenario" where raising interest rates to fight inflation worsens unemployment, while lowering them increases inflation.
So far we don't have the high unemployment ........ but someone remind me what the biggest fear AI will bring :D
I guess this is what biggly yuge winning looks like ....... at least to the peasantry :/
February wholesale prices (PPI) rose 0.7%, exceeding expectations, while economic growth appears stagnant. High inflation combined with low growth and impending AI-driven unemployment creates a stagflationary environment, which is historically terrible for broader equities. Short the broader market as central banks face a "nightmare scenario" of fighting inflation at the cost of employment. Inflation cools down, AI creates economic growth instead of just unemployment, or central banks successfully navigate a soft landing.
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