purchasing power
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In many of the protests, as in Spain, Portugal and Greece, housing is "a central element" because it is directly tied to purchasing power and "an ever-more unequal distribution of wealth", the researcher added.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Workers say the rising cost of food, housing, transport and healthcare has eroded their purchasing power in a country with eight percent inflation.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
That’s the equivalent of losing 23% of your purchasing power over the full decade.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
The Global Times noted that many people entering old age who were born between the 1950s and the 1970s have generally higher incomes compared to previous generations, stronger purchasing power and are healthier.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Their increased purchasing power afforded them summer vacations to the beach or the mountains.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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