deflation
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If that was the Fed’s goal, it could create a higher risk of deflation, which typically precedes an economic downturn.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Economists warn a zero percent inflation target risks deflation, reduces monetary policy flexibility, and could lead to economic downturns.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Food inflation eased slightly to 3.4% from 3.5% a month earlier, while prices of non-food goods increased by 0.1% on year, swinging from deflation of 0.1% in Feburary, the report showed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
“Everyone will have their own views on inflation and deflation, but I don’t think it will be a one-way street,” said Hu of WinShore Capital.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
I follow the same tortured trajectory over and over—from my rush of disbelieving joy to my crashing deflation.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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