buying power
Example Sentences
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The S&P 500’s annualized return over the past five calendar years falls from 14.3% to 9.5% when adjusted for buying power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The 1960s episode was the start of a 16-year stretch when U.S. stocks went nowhere and lost much of their buying power to inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Even modest 2% to 3% annual inflation rates can cut buying power nearly in half over a 20- to 30-year retirement.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
"This is a significant moment because even Apple, with its scale and buying power, is no longer immune to the rising cost of key components," he told the BBC.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Their buying power fuels the booming market for Christian books, music, and films.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
