inflation
Example Sentences
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Healthcare spending has been increasing faster than overall inflation for years.
From Los Angeles Times
But it’s had the opposite effect on inflation, given the nation’s trade in goods deficit, which leads to higher interest rates and elevated borrowing costs.
From Barron's
A decent economy and the prospect of lower interest rates if inflation comes back under control underpin the strong earnings predictions.
The central bank is closely monitoring the appreciation of the euro, which could potentially reduce inflation across the bloc, Villeroy said in a post on LinkedIn.
Your rent will also rise with or above inflation unless you decide to move to a smaller or lower-cost apartment and neighborhood.
From MarketWatch
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