Stagflation

Economy

The Fed is increasingly torn over a December rate cut

As data went dark from the government shutdown, inflation hawks pushed to pause rate cuts at a contentious October meeting. The divide might not end soon.

7 min read12 Nov 2025
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Global

Stagflation threats this week could intensify pressure on the Fed to slash interest rates

Stagflation, commonly defined as a period of slowing growth, quickening inflation, and rising unemployment, largely has been absent from the U.S. economy since the late 1970s.

3 min read8 Sep 2025
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Money

Stagflation fears grow in US—why India should worry too

A weakening US economy, burdened by inflation and rising joblessness, could trigger stagflation. Here’s what that means for Wall Street, Indian exports, stock markets, and investor strategy.

3 min read3 Aug 2025
Markets

Forget being in 'sweet spot' — JP Morgan chief Jamie Dimon warns of dangerous stagflation risk ahead for US economy

Jamie Dimon said he can’t rule out the possibility of stagflation as the US grapples with huge risks from geopolitics, deficits and price pressures.

2 min read23 May 2025
Opinion

US economy: Is stagflation making a comeback amid Trump turbulence?

The last time the US economy experienced stagflation was half a century ago. But with inflation on the uptick, the Fed’s recent rate cut looking like an error and a labour market set to weaken, stagflation is a real risk.

3 min read21 Feb 2025