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inflation

[in-fley-shuhn] / ɪnˈfleɪ ʃən /


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Iceland’s annual inflation hit 5.6% in July based on EU methodology, well above the 2.9% recorded in the euro area.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Theoretically, a resolution to the conflict would provide a boost for stocks by removing a potential worry over inflation, as oil prices would tumble on the news.

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

The new Fed boss stressed that his remarks should not be treated as a guide for future interest rate decisions, but the comments suggest rates could be raised if policymakers believe inflation is too high.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

Meanwhile, long-run inflation expectations held steady at 3.3% for the third consecutive month.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

College graduates have received steady pay increases over the past two decades, while the pay of everyone else has risen little more than the rate of inflation.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

He added: “I know I could not have been so calm through depressions, inflations, banking and currency crises, wars and political disruptions.”

From MarketWatch Feb. 18, 2026

Dr Chris Provan, the chair of RCGPs in Scotland, said: "Nationally, many GP practices are experiencing dire financial headwinds owing to historic underinvestment, the impact of inflations, and the impending national insurance contributions."

From BBC Mar. 20, 2025

But Sotheby’s lawyers said that, while Rybolovlev and Sazonov had reason to be angry, they should blame themselves for failing to take reasonable measures to protect Rybolovlev from any price inflations.

From New York Times Jan. 9, 2024

The second round showed inflations of between 28% and 42%.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 27, 2022

An astronomer is poorly paid, uncheered by crowds, considerably isolated: he lives upon his own inflations: deflate a bear and it couldn't hibernate.

From The Book of the Damned by Charles Fort




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