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title: The correlation between equity market volatility and inflation expectations is at the highest level we've seen in decades.
description: "Although the chart below doesn't extend as far back, a similar phenomenon occurred in 1973-1974 as markets faced difficulties whenever inflation reaccelerated.\nThis is especially pertinent now, with energy prices, agricultural commodities, precious metals, copper, global freight costs, and other inflation indicators showing significant resurgence.\nSource: Tavi Costa, Crescat Capital, Bloomberg"
---

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# [The correlation between equity market volatility and inflation expectations is at the highest level we've seen in decades.](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/the-correlation-between-equity-market-volatility-and-inflation-expectations-is-at-the-highest-level-weve-seen-in-decades)

 Written by [Charles-Henry Monchau, CFA, CMT, CAIA](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/author/charles-henry-monchau) | Apr 15, 2024, 8:44:32 AM

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