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Middle East Conflict and the Global Economy

Andy's picture
Wed, 02/23/2011 - 8:52am -- Andy

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We are in agreement with El-Erian; the geopolitical unrest that we are seeing only adds to stagflationary pressures in the market.  Continue to expect to see higher consumer prices (mostly in energy and food), and low economic activity.