reflation

American  

[ri-fley-shuhn] / rɪˈfleɪ ʃən /

noun

1. restoration of economic activity, consumer prices, etc., to higher levels by manipulating monetary policy.

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reflation British  

/ riːˈfleɪʃən /

noun

1. an increase in economic activity

2. an increase in the supply of money and credit designed to cause such an increase

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Other Word Forms

• reflationary
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of reflation

First recorded in 1930–35; re- + (in)flation

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

reflation

But entrenched reflation means that rate increases are likely necessary to support further yen appreciation, Fitch said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

But entrenched reflation means that rate increases are likely necessary to support further yen appreciation, Fitch analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

JPMorgan’s testing of models, done at the end of June, also found all of the models favoring reflation.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026

“That all looks to me much more like a reflation trade than a debasement trade,” Pasquariello said, referring to the prospect for a fiscal boost in Japan and the recent talk of waning dollar attractiveness.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 16, 2026

Pent-up demand from delayed hiring and investment decisions in the previous year could fuel a stronger economic reflation.

From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026