deflationary
Americanadjective
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Economics. characterized by or causing a reduction in the supply of available money or credit, typically leading to a decline in prices.
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characterized by or having the effect of deflating something.
Example Sentences
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Only three of the 12 economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected the move, citing persistent deflationary pressures and the need to support domestic demand.
The recent tech stock selloff reflects a “deflationary spiral” in AI valuations, driven by rapid advancements and repricing of future earnings.
From Barron's
That’s still a big number, but it’s unsustainable, since it is driven by $1 trillion in exports to countries with their own deflationary problems.
From MarketWatch
By shifting the goal post, there will be a greater focus on policy implementation, driving up consumer spending, and stemming the deflationary forces that have been pervading the economy, Green says.
From Barron's
By shifting the goal post, there will be a greater focus on policy implementation, driving up consumer spending, and stemming the deflationary forces that have been pervading the economy, Green says.
From Barron's
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