reflation
Americannoun
noun
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an increase in economic activity
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an increase in the supply of money and credit designed to cause such an increase
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of reflation
First recorded in 1930–35; re- + (in)flation
Example Sentences
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JPMorgan’s testing of models, done at the end of June, also found all of the models favoring reflation.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Beyond the reflation trend in Japan, the Japanese stock market has benefited from its “pro-business” government as well as from U.S. companies spending massively on artificial intelligence, according to Chang.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
A flood of economic data is in store for China watchers, coming on the heels of data that sent encouraging signals on reflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 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
"We see this as a key step in Beijing's reflation efforts... It is a positive surprise for the market given the fading hopes on easing since mid-August," Morgan Stanley analysts said in a client note.
From Reuters ● Sep. 1, 2023
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