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stagnant

[stag-nuhnt] / ˈstæg nənt /


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Luxury stocks have struggled in recent years due to stagnant growth in China, a major market for many of the sector’s flagship names.

From Barron's

Other scale plays have fared little better, leaving acquirers with stagnant portfolios instead of durable growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

Deflation often has been associated with Japan, which experienced stagnant or falling prices from the 1990s through 2022.

From MarketWatch

And with Italy's economy already stagnant, many people are concerned about the war's impact on their energy costs.

From BBC

Another big concern: The spike in crude has raised fears of stagflation, or stagnant growth coupled with higher prices.

From Barron's