US Stagflation Fears Rise With Latest Economic Data
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A string of recent US data showing resurgent inflation and slowing activity is stoking fears the world’s biggest economy could be heading toward a period of stagflation.
Consumer spending fell by the most in nearly four years in January after a robust holiday season. Americans are growing more pessimistic about the economic outlook, and companies are warning of higher prices in the wake of the Trump administration’s aggressive tariff policy.