deflation
Example Sentences
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Thailand’s consumer prices are expected to have remained in deflation for November, with headline inflation likely remaining in contraction, reflecting subdued demand and low energy prices, ANZ Research said.
Noguchi said that despite consumer prices rising by more than 2% for over three years, inflation expectations have yet to reach 2% in Japan, reflecting the nation’s experience of decadeslong deflation prior to the pandemic.
She landed safely, but the parade has taken deflation very seriously since.
Decker said weak sales were mostly due to lumber deflation and bad weather, particularly in its Western division which had to contend with extreme weather in California.
From Seattle Times
"While there have been some positive signs in recent data, we must ensure they are stable and sustainable so that Japan won't revert to deflation," the Cabinet Office told the meeting.
From Reuters
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