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deflation

[dih-fley-shuhn] / dɪˈfleɪ ʃən /


NOUN
depreciation
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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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

She landed safely, but the parade has taken deflation very seriously since.

From The Wall Street Journal

The services component of the price data can gauge demand, but consumer and producer price data broadly paint a picture of deflation.

From Reuters

Prospects of a consumer spending splurge in Japan, where decades of deflation have influenced people to save money and wait for products to become cheaper, are sparking interest in a long-neglected stock market.

From Reuters