# Stagflation
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The Strong-Job Paradox: Why Wall Street Fears a Robust Labor Market
A stronger-than-expected US jobs report for May 2025 has triggered a massive market sell-off as investors fear the Federal Reserve will maintain high interest rates. The report highlights a growing divide between nominal job growth and the reality of negative real wages and AI-driven industry layoffs.
Stagflation Stalls the Steelyard: ThyssenKrupp Lowers Forecast Amid Middle East Turmoil
German steel giant ThyssenKrupp has lowered its annual sales forecast following a €345 million half-year loss, primarily due to rising energy prices and global demand weakness. The company’s struggles highlight the broader impact of Middle East tensions on European industrial production and the growing threat of stagflation.
Guns Over Butter: The Takaichi Administration’s High-Stakes Bet on a ‘Defense Economy’
Japan's 2026 budget has failed to pass for the first time in 11 years as the Takaichi administration prioritizes record defense spending over social welfare. Amidst soaring inflation and record debt, the government is shifting toward a 'defense-driven' economic model that integrates scientific research with national security, sparking intense domestic and international controversy.
The Price of 'Victory': How the US-Iran Conflict is Exporting Economic Chaos
While the US administration claims military success against Iran, the resulting 40% spike in oil prices is triggering global social unrest and economic instability. From fuel rationing in Southeast Asia to stagflation risks in the West, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created a supply shock that threatens to undo years of inflation-fighting efforts.
The Fragile Frontier: How Middle East Conflict is Resurrecting Europe’s Stagflation Fears
Eurozone finance ministers have warned of rising stagflation risks as Middle East tensions drive Brent crude oil above $100 per barrel and disrupt vital shipping lanes. With potential GDP growth losses of 0.6% projected through 2027, Europe faces a mounting economic crisis characterized by high inflation and slowing industrial momentum.