BusinessAugust 28, 2026

stagflation

stag-FLAY-shun

Definition

A stagnant economic state characterized by slow growth, high unemployment, and high inflation.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau created in the 1960s by combining 'stagnation' and 'inflation' to describe an economic phenomenon that challenged existing macroeconomic theories.

In the news

In the article's 'Forward-Looking Statements,' the company lists stagflation as a macroeconomic condition that poses a potential risk to its business and financial stability.

Marvell Technology, Inc. Reports Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Results

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