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"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

But to the market, any increase in the Fed’s balance sheet means more money in the system, which can push up prices for stocks and other reflationary assets.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Bonds are typically expected to be sold in a reflationary environment, normally forcing yields - which move inversely to prices - higher.

From Reuters • Jul. 8, 2021

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

Last week the sleepy-eyed, 70-year-old Fukuda unveiled a modest package of reflationary measures designed to mollify his critics.

From Time Magazine Archive