deflation
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The BOJ raised rates from early 2024 at a steady, monotonous pace, designed not to rattle markets after years of deflation, the chief Asia economist says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Japan’s bond yields have surged this year, as a decadeslong stretch of deflation recedes further into the background.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
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
“Exactly! Any kind! But what about hurt feelings? What about deflation of one’s ego? What about the blasting of one’s hopes? Is that injury?”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
Vocabulary lists containing deflation
Economics
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Economics I
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American History - Middle School
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