Inflation
Art marketcomment
'Don't fear recession—it could create the art market’s next revolution'
While auction houses and dealers are increasingly worried of a downturn, a look back to the 1970s and 1980s suggests that their anxieties might be unfounded
Art marketanalysis
For US collectors buying in London, the dollar’s strength may be their only advantage
While the relative weakness of the pound this season has given Americans at Frieze more buying power, many other factors may prevent them from making major purchases
Inflationnews
US inflation rates are rising at the fastest pace in decades. What does it mean for the art market?
Art market economists warn US may soon reach a state of stagflation not seen since the 1970s - and buying art might not help investors
Jillian Billard
Art marketcomment
Inflation is soaring in the US and UK—here's what it means for the art market
When prices rise, investors often buy art to lower risk and increase returns. But the market's buoyancy may be short-lived, as experience tells us