Fears of 1970s-style stagflation arise with oil spike to $100. How big a threat is it?
- Posted on March 9, 2026
- By CNBC
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Fears of 1970s-style stagflation arise with oil spike to $100. How big a threat is it?

High inflation and slow growth present a double threat, as measures like interest rate cuts and government spending only aggravate inflation.