disinflation

American

[dis-in-fley-shuhn] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈfleɪ ʃən /

noun

Economics.

a period or process of slowing the rate of inflation.

disinflation British

/ ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪʃən /

noun

economics a reduction or stabilization of the general price level intended to improve the balance of payments without incurring reductions in output, employment, and investment Compare deflation

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Other Word Forms

disinflationary adjective

Etymology

Origin of disinflation

First recorded in 1875–80; dis- ¹ + inflation

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They added that “the market narrative around disinflation effects has gotten ahead of itself” because a slowing pace of price gains may not play out for another two years.

From MarketWatch

More significant, Salvatore contends, is that reduced tariff pressure could lead to consumer goods disinflation, supporting purchasing power.

From MarketWatch

“Amid ongoing disinflation, the negative correlation between equities and bonds has returned, restoring Treasurys as a portfolio diversification and protection tool,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

A steady resumption of disinflation or a weakening in the labor market would alter the committee’s calculus.

From Barron's

Some Fed officials said they wouldn’t support additional cuts “until there was a clear indication that the progress of disinflation was firmly back on track.”

From MarketWatch

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