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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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
Grok and Gemini also favored reflation during MarketWatch’s testing.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Beyond the reflation trend in Japan, the Japanese stock market has benefited from a “pro-business” government as well as from U.S. companies spending massively on artificial intelligence, according to Chang.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
ING economists also pushed back their rate-cut forecast to the fourth quarter, citing rising reflation and a stronger-than-expected first-quarter growth print.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
The January headline and core inflation readings may signal an early stage of reflation amid a gradual recovery in domestic demand, UOB noted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
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