reflation

American

[ri-fley-shuhn] / rɪˈfleɪ ʃən /

noun

restoration of economic activity, consumer prices, etc., to higher levels by manipulating monetary policy.

reflation British

/ riːˈfleɪʃən /

noun

an increase in economic activity
an increase in the supply of money and credit designed to cause such an increase

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Other Word Forms

reflationary adjective

Etymology

Origin of reflation

First recorded in 1930–35; re- + (in)flation

Example Sentences

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“We expect a flat initial fiscal envelope, a continued focus on tech and public capex, and reactive guardrails for consumption and property—keeping reflation a slow burn,” MS said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“That all looks to me much more like a reflation trade than a debasement trade,” Pasquariello said, referring to the prospect for a fiscal boost in Japan and the recent talk of waning dollar attractiveness.

From MarketWatch

The January headline and core inflation readings may signal an early stage of reflation amid a gradual recovery in domestic demand, UOB noted.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pent-up demand from delayed hiring and investment decisions in the previous year could fuel a stronger economic reflation.

From Barron's

The county is firmly in a reflation phase with growth, wages and prices all in an upcycle.

From The Wall Street Journal

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