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deflation

[dih-fley-shuhn] / dɪˈfleɪ ʃən /


NOUN
depreciation
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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

There was an audible buzz when a cluster of people were about to walk through, but then a sense of immediate deflation when it turned out merely to be John Thune or Chuck Schumer.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Last month, the global energy turmoil helped China snap a streak of factory deflation that lasted more than three years, but consumer inflation remained subdued.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

While Japan was long haunted by deflation, it has more recently faced a surge in living costs.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

"Sounds more like deflation," Bit grumbled under his breath, patting his pockets.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds




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