purchasing power
Example Sentences
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It should defend the purchasing power of the dollar.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
EY-Parthenon chief economist Gregory Daco added: "Household budgets are coming under mounting pressure from rising inflation and a softer income backdrop, while slower wage and job growth continue to weigh on purchasing power."
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
On Tuesday, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said the administration was reviewing a possible increase in subsidy vouchers, saying it was obliged to preserve people’s purchasing power.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Uncertainty surrounding the duration of the war has led consumers to delay spending, while elevated energy prices continue to dent purchasing power.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The day he learned that he was terminally ill was the day he lost interest in his purchasing power.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
