reflation
noun
restoration of economic activity, consumer prices, etc., to higher levels by manipulating monetary policy.
reflationary
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a word derived from
reflation.
Example Sentences
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Adding to the pressure, Treasury Secretary Bessent called on Japan to move away from reflationary policies, citing the yen’s undervaluation and mounting inflation risks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
The reflationary shift in the Japanese economy post-COVID has helped to create an “easier backdrop for earnings growth,” according to Hickey.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
"Industrial production posted its strongest gain in nearly a year. Durable goods surprised to the upside. Housing starts printed a five-month high. This is a reflationary dataset," said Stephen Innes at SPI Asset Management.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
Japan pursued a reflationary policy led by monetary stimulus under former premier Shinzo Abe which has helped pull the world's No. 3 economy out of 15 years of deflation.
From Reuters ● Jan. 16, 2023
But if credit broke down – it would signal a rollercoaster outlook; another sharp leg down for commodities, followed by a reflationary response and a buying opportunity.
From The Guardian ● May 23, 2012
