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inflation

[in-fley-shuhn] / ɪnˈfleɪ ʃən /


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It also controls inflation which is the rate at which prices are rising.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

The new era should be somewhat similar to the period between the 1960s and the 1990s — marked by heightened inflation and economic and geopolitical volatility, with more recessions and robust expansions.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

It forecasts the Australian gold industry’s all-in sustaining costs to increase by roughly A$150/oz in FY 2027 and for cost inflation to be a key theme of upcoming annual guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

Barry Callebaut, one of the world's biggest chocolate makers, signalled Thursday that chocoholics are starting to replenish their stocks after being stung by inflation.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

The cost had risen due to inflation and was now $800 per semester versus $550.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda




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