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Demand Shift and Services Inflation
The prolonged economic stagnation led to a unique scenario where traditional interest rate cuts by the central bank did not occur due to persistent inflation, particularly in services. This anomaly can be traced back to the lockdown phase where demand shifted from services to goods. As lockdown restrictions eased, and demand for services surged due to pent-up demand, coupled with supply shortages and closed borders, services' inflation soared, peaking later and remaining high as the economy adjusted.