Fed Projections Spark Stagflation Concerns: An Analysis of Economic Growth and Inflationary Pressures
Fed Projections Spark Stagflation Concerns: An Analysis of Economic Growth and Inflationary Pressures The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) recent economic projections have ignited concerns about a potential stagflationary scenario, a period of slow economic growth coupled with high inflation. While the Fed maintained its benchmark interest rate, its revised forecasts for 2025 paint a concerning picture for investors and economists alike. The Fed’s Summary of Economic Projections revealed a downward revision in real GDP growth expectations. The projection for 2023 was…