The Stagflation Trap: Rising Prices, Falling Markets, and the Dangerous Illusion of “Growth”

The Stagflation Trap: Rising Prices, Falling Markets, and the Dangerous Illusion of “Growth”

Author: Dennis Tubbergen January 20, 2026 Duration: 33:27
Inflation may be slowing on paper—but at the grocery store, the reality is far different.

In this episode of RLA Radio, Dennis Tubergen breaks down why food prices have surged more than 30% since 2020, how 80% of U.S. dollars were created in the last five years, and why these trends point to a stagflationary future.

Later, Dennis is joined by Murray Gunn, Head of Global Research at Elliott Wave International, for a wide-ranging discussion on global markets, bonds, geopolitics, and the social mood driving today’s instability. Gunn explains why U.S. stock market gains may be an illusion, why bond yields could surge dramatically, and how the “Davos Omen” has historically signaled major market tops.

If you’re concerned about inflation, market volatility, and protecting your financial future, this episode provides critical context you won’t hear in mainstream commentary.



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