‘Why shouldn’t it be as bad as the 1970s?’: Historian Niall Ferguson has a warning for investors

Posted September 5th, 2022 by Brahm Canzer & filed under Economic Analysis, Financial analysis, Governments & Regulators, Growth & Valuation, Personal Finance.

Description: Historian Niall Ferguson warned Friday that the world is sleepwalking into an era of political and economic upheaval akin to the 1970s — only worse.

Source: CNBC.com – video report

Date: Sep 02, 2022

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/02/1970s-inflation-historian-niall-ferguson-has-a-warning-for-investors.html

Questions for discussion:

What does historian Niall Ferguson think is happening and likely to happen in the near future?
Do you agree with his analysis?
Explain what you believe will happen?
What would you advise investors at this time?