Macroeconomics

Soft Landing

Definition

What is Soft Landing?

A slowdown that reduces inflationA sustained increase in the general price level, reducing the purchasing power of money. without causing a severe recessionA broad and material decline in economic activity lasting more than a brief period..

Example in practice

How This Looks in Practice

Markets rally when investors expect a soft landing.

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