Stagflation combines slowing economic growth, high unemployment, and inflation. This is how it's caused, it could affect you, and how you can prepare for it.

Stagflation is a rare economic phenomenon where high inflation coincides with stagnant economic growth and rising unemployment. Unlike typical inflation or recession scenarios, stagflation presents a ...

We’re seeing the word “stagflation” popping up more these days. Economists are concerned it’s coming, experts are giving advice on combating it and businesses are adjusting their strategies to prepare ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. Red warning lights are flashing that the U.S. might be entering ...

With inflation rising and hiring slowing, a dreaded word is back in the conversation: “stagflation.” Widely seen as a nightmare economic scenario, it’s the rare double blow of rising prices and weak ...

Here is his reasoning. The stagflation of the 1970s was caused by big jumps in oil prices which had the impact of raising prices (inflation) and raising costs to businesses and consumers. The rise in ...

“America is on the verge of stagflation,” shouted a recent headline from Business Insider. Forbes ran an article in March entitled “Stagflation warning signs emerge in the U.S. economy.” Is it ...

President Trump’s trade war is likely to lead to higher prices and slower growth, a challenging combination for the Fed. War in the Middle East could make the job harder still. By Ben Casselman The ...