purchasing power
Example Sentences
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In other words, the purchasing power of that money would have grown nearly 1,100%.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
"Both give relatively positive signals about the health of discretionary spending, despite the hit to consumers' purchasing power from higher gasoline prices," said Thomas Ryan, North America economist at Capital Economics.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
The potential for stronger inflation is making investors demand higher yields to make up for the loss in a bonds’ purchasing power.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Beating inflation is better than losing purchasing power.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
“Mass purchasing power makes the big difference. For example, breaded veal cutlets.”
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
