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    What is stagflation?

    Short answer

    The unusual combination of stagnant economic growth and high inflation — the worst of both worlds for markets.

    Why it matters

    Stagflation makes it hard for the central bank to help — cutting rates worsens inflation, raising them worsens growth.

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