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Stagflation fears bubble up as Trump tariffs take effect and the economy slows

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Stagflation has not been seen since the dark days of hyperinflation and sagging growth in the 1970s and '80s .

The phenomenon has primarily manifested itself lately in "soft" data such as sentiment surveys and supply manager indexes.

Long-run inflation expectations are at their highest level in almost 30 years .

Consumer spending fell in January by its most in nearly four years , despite income rising sharply.

White House officials say short-term pain will be dwarfed by the long-term benefits tariffs will bring.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick : "This is going to be the greatest America . Interest rates will come smashing down, and I mean 100 basis points, 150 basis points lower" Friday 's nonfarm payrolls report could add to stagflation chatter.

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