Macro Monday Ep115: Growth comes with inflation

Macro Monday Ep115: Growth comes with inflation

From Investec Focus Radio SA by Investec

May 18, 2026 · 8 min

About this episode

Chris Holdsworth discusses the current state of inflation and GDP growth in the US and Europe.

While inflation is rising around the world – largely as expected – there are few signs of ‘stagflation’ (rising prices alongside slowing growth). However, notes Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, at Investec Wealth & Investment International, GDP growth in the US and across Europe have been robust. Investec Focus Radio SA

People in this episode

Guest: Chris Holdsworth

Topics covered

  • inflation
  • GDP growth
  • stagflation
  • economic trends
  • investment strategy

Keywords

  • inflation
  • GDP growth
  • stagflation
  • economic growth
  • investment strategy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Investec, Investec Wealth & Investment International

Places: US, Europe

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