purchasing power

NOUN

ability to purchase

Synonyms

WEAK

buying power earnings real wages

Example Sentences

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Grant has been a well-established critic of the Fed’s propensity to tolerate inflation for some time and in particular he condemns the purchasing power that has been lost since 2020, because of the Fed’s policies.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

It’s expected to deliver softer mining earnings, noting that the Indonesian conglomerate’s March auto sales fell on year from holiday-related seasonality and still-weak purchasing power, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

As I’ve written before, one of the best ways to guard against a loss of purchasing power is with Treasury inflation-protected securities, or TIPS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Preserve your purchasing power and keep an eye on your tax brackets.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

“Mass purchasing power makes the big difference. For example, breaded veal cutlets.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller