Is the US on the Cusp of Stagflation? | Presented by CME Group

Stagflation, a scenario of high inflation, weak growth and elevated unemployment, has become a topic of concern for economists and traders amid US trade tariffs, sticky services inflation and slowing GDP growth. Recent tariff hikes have pushed costs higher for many imported goods and consumer inflation expectations have risen with annual headline inflation projected to approach 3.9% by year end as tariffs are implemented. However, the argument for stagflation remains limited due to continued weakness in goo ...