inflation
Example Sentences
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The resulting surge in energy prices has heightened concerns about a potential inflation shock, particularly for Indonesia, which relies on Middle Eastern oil and has limited reserves to cushion supply disruptions.
"In macroeconomic terms it's excellent. But we still have inflation, inequality, and meagre salaries," Daya says.
From BBC
SYDNEY—Australia’s central bank raised interest rates on Tuesday as the conflict in Iran worsened existing concerns around an acceleration in inflation and the country’s reliance on oil imports.
Bank stocks have been hammered in recent weeks on investor concerns over the exposure, alongside fears that the war in the Middle East could dent economic growth and reignite steeper inflation.
A bonds broker warns investors of steeper losses in Treasuries and European government bonds due to inflation risks.
From Barron's
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