inflation

Example Sentences

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A weak dollar is mechanically good for gold, since it is priced in dollars, while gold is often touted as a safe asset to sit out inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal

No. With inflation currently at 2.3%, travelling by train will cost more in real terms.

From BBC

Merchandise exports still fell for a fifth consecutive month in December 2025, and while inflation slightly eased, it continues to erode what people can afford.

From Barron's

The war in Ukraine triggered a huge rise in inflation and a new era of rising interest rates, pushing up the cost of Asda's borrowings.

From BBC

A freeze would mean workers earning above that amount will be dragged into making larger repayments on their student loans than if the thresholds had risen in line with inflation.

From BBC