#stagflation

#stagflation

By the numbers: Confidence dipped one point from the previous quarter, to 48, per the report from the Conference Board, a nonpartisan think tank and the Business Council, an association of CEOs. A number below 50 reflects more negative than positive responses. 64% of CEOs said that they are preparing for a mild economic slowdown with slightly increased inflation pressure - a one-two punch known as stagflation. Only 22% said they were preparing for a "balanced economy with trend growth and gradual reduction in inflation pressure."

After seeing a strong beat for GDP in June, surprisingly strong retail sales figures and upbeat survey data over the summer, optimists would be forgiven for thinking the UK economy was defying the doubters. That wasn't to be this month, the UK economy is firmly back in the slow lane. Stagflation remains the key challenge for policy makers. With anaemic growth and inflation running at 3.8%, the Bank of England may feel its hands are tied.

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Mr. Powell emphasized that the tariffs could contribute to stagflation, as inflation rises and economic growth slows, complicating the Fed's dual mandate.