Gerstner argues the Fed is behind the curve on recession rather than inflation, citing massive demand destruction.
“I tweeted a few weeks ago, the Fed's probably behind the curve on recession, not inflation. Right? We have massive demand destruction going on right now in The US economy.”
Gerstner illustrates demand destruction: $1,200 monthly payment bought $350K house in December, now only $295K.
“Just the increase in the thirty year mortgage means you're buying power in December, four months ago, to buy a house and you if you could afford $1,200 a month, that buying power bought you a $350,000 house. Today, it buys you a $295,000 house.”