inflation
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Mortgage rates fell for the second straight week, setting the spring home-buying season up for a reboot after inflation worries linked to the Iran war sent rates climbing last month.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
The revised forecast is the result of a jump in bond yields, as fixed-income traders who anticipate higher inflation from energy prices demand fatter premiums.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
That’s especially important as the economic environment becomes shaky, with rising inflation risking consumer spending on non-essentials, like entertainment.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
The payout has been capped at £120,000 since 2007 and must rise "at least in line with inflation" with new levels put in place based on the level of injury suffered.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The idea of inflation could also explain why there is so much matter in the universe.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
Vocabulary lists containing inflation
Human Geography - High School
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