stagnation

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It’s a dynamic that has echoes of Japan’s postbubble stagnation, though China’s trajectory is still far from sealed.

From MarketWatch

The outcome of the election reflects a desire for change that was seen during the election campaign, with parties courting Nepal's key youth bloc with promises of addressing issues including unemployment, economic stagnation and inequality.

From BBC

German industry has struggled to regain momentum after years of stagnation, weighed down by weak global demand, intense competition from cheaper Chinese manufacturers and higher energy costs after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal

Higher oil prices would help ease its fiscal pressure and potentially pull its economy back from a period of stagnation.

From The Wall Street Journal

With the hands of central banks tied, investors are worried about the risk of stagflation -- a period of economic stagnation and inflation -- such as what happened after the first oil shock in 1973.

From Barron's