An economic condition combining stagnant growth, high unemployment, and high inflation simultaneously. Particularly challenging for policymakers.
Stagflation is one of the macro inputs professional traders monitor before sizing positions. Understanding it lets you anticipate moves rather than chase them after the headline hits.
The 1970s stagflation forced the Fed to raise rates aggressively, causing a deep recession.
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