BusinessAugust 15, 2026
stagflationary
stag-FLAY-shuh-ner-ee
Definition
Relating to or characterized by a combination of stagnant economic growth and high inflation.
Etymology
A portmanteau formed in the 1970s by combining 'stagnation' and 'inflation' to describe the unusual economic conditions of that decade.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe a potential future risk for European equities, where climate change could simultaneously stifle economic productivity while increasing costs for food and energy.
Markets shrug off climate risks as Europe’s heatwaves pile up economic costs
Read the full article ↗Malay Mail