deflation
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One consequence: Xi has so far shrugged off signs that China needs to boost consumption to fight persistent deflation that is dogging the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Tsunami or glacier, Japan’s unique household savings pool will be in play if the decades of deflation are really over.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
"After twenty years of deflation, Japan is now in an inflationary upcycle," Japan economist Jesper Koll told the BBC.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
Was the prolonged, severe deflation of the final quarter of the 19th century so very fearful?
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
"Sounds more like deflation," Bit grumbled under his breath, patting his pockets.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
Vocabulary lists containing deflation
Economics
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Economics I
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American History - Middle School
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