deflation
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Tsunami or glacier, Japan’s unique household savings pool will be in play if the decades of deflation are really over.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
"After twenty years of deflation, Japan is now in an inflationary upcycle," Japan economist Jesper Koll told the BBC.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
So the decision to do nothing about the deflation was not a case of ignorance or vacillation, as Mr. Ahamed contends, but of alignment with long-established monetary norms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
Unless we experience actual deflation, which is rare, painful and something the Federal Reserve actively works to avoid, prices typically stay at their new higher level.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
"Sounds more like deflation," Bit grumbled under his breath, patting his pockets.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
Vocabulary lists containing deflation
Economics
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Economics I
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American History - Middle School
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