Explore how debt deflation increases real debt burdens during economic downturns and its potential spiral effects on the economy and borrowers.

Inflation happens when prices rise and purchasing power falls, while deflation occurs when prices drop and purchasing power increases. Both can strain an economy if they move too far in either ...

Deflation is when prices decrease over time. It stands in contrast to inflation, which is when prices rise. Deflation can be driven by many different factors, including an increase in productivity and ...

This analysis is by Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone. It appeared first on the Bloomberg Terminal. Harnessing energy and commodities is part of the advancing human ...