deflation

Example Sentences

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If that was the Fed’s goal, it could create a higher risk of deflation, which typically precedes an economic downturn.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Economists warn a zero percent inflation target risks deflation, reduces monetary policy flexibility, and could lead to economic downturns.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

But there’s another thing American consumers and investors should feel nervous about: the prospect of deflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

But there’s something besides rising prices American consumers and investors should feel nervous about: the prospect of deflation.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

I follow the same tortured trajectory over and over—from my rush of disbelieving joy to my crashing deflation.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen