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stagnation

[stag-ney-shuhn] / stægˈneɪ ʃən /


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Without a steady drumbeat of Wall Street adoption, crypto prices risk entering a prolonged period of stagnation, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

They point out that the economy shows persistent signs of stagnation, marked by declining consumption and industrial activity.

From Barron's

The reasons for this jobs stagnation aren’t clear, though one culprit might be the uncertainty created by up-down, willy-nilly tariff policy.

From The Wall Street Journal

“He’s very special, very normal, and very kind, and wants to help people heal, move through their trauma and stagnation into clarity. It’s a beautiful thing to commit your life to.”

From MarketWatch

This matters because much of the inflation and stagnation that frustrate households today isn’t about demand.

From Barron's