stagflation

[stag-fley-shuhn]

noun

1. an inflationary period accompanied by rising unemployment and lack of growth in consumer demand and business activity.

stagflation

/ stæɡˈfleɪʃən /

noun

1. a situation in which inflation is combined with stagnant or falling output and employment

stagflation

1. An economic phenomenon of the late 1960s and 1970s characterized by sluggish economic growth and high inflation. The word is a blend of stagnation and inflation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stagflation¹

First recorded in 1965–70; stag(nation) ( def. ) + (in)flation

Word History and Origins

Origin of stagflation¹

C20: blend of _stagnation + _inflation

Example Sentences

This, time may, in fact, be different—we may have a more sustained selloff driven by a recession, a geopolitical crisis, or even stagflation.

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First, the Fed should discard its forecast of stagflation in the next couple of years, as if subpar growth and inflation 40% above target is the best that can be done.

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The divide is rooted in the unusual state of the economy: simultaneous upward pressure on inflation and stagnant job growth, a combination sometimes called stagflation.

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The outlook for gold remains optimistic, supported by U.S. dollar weakness, lower interest-rate expectations, and stagflation concerns.

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“The outlook for gold remains optimistic, as continued U.S. dollar weakness, lower interest-rate expectations, and the threat of stagflation could further propel investment demand,” Street said.

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