Stagflation: The word of the year for 2026 and why Bitcoiners need to know what it means

One economic word could well define 2026: stagflation. It is an ugly word that describes a regime where prices keep rising while growth loses force, labor weakens, and policymakers run short of easy options. That combination changes the texture of daily life fast. Households feel it in food, fuel, insurance, rent, transport, utilities, subscriptions, and credit. Businesses feel it in margins, demand, inventories, and…