The episode examines whether the U.S. economy is entering stagflation, defined by slowing growth and rising prices, as GDP growth slowed to 1.6% and inflation (PCE) remained high at 3.8%. While consumers remain resilient, warning signs like falling savings and rising delinquencies suggest
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