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inflation

[in-fley-shuhn] / ɪnˈfleɪ ʃən /


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Gold’s decline stems from surging inflation, a tech stock rally, and the unwinding of the “debasement trade” by investors.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

As well, data released this week showed consumer-price inflation above 4%.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

The latest data on consumer prices showed annual inflation rose to 4.2% in May but the core measure eased by more than forecast to 0.2% month-on-month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Incoming Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh faces easing bond yields and oil prices, but also 4.2% inflation and strong labor gains.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The stimulus would lead inevitably to inflation, he thought, but also to a boom in stock prices.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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