inflation
Example Sentences
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It means a further squeeze on household budgets as inflation - the rate at which prices rise - remains stubbornly high, though it has fallen from peaks seen in recent years.
From BBC
Bets on lower Federal Reserve interest rates, despite both the quickening inflation pressures and solid GDP growth data, have added to the allure of precious metals, as has the recent rise in geopolitical risks.
From Barron's
That, in many respects, underscores the adaptability of American companies, which have used new technologies such as AI to improve profits while managing the increased costs from tariffs and the impact of stubbornly elevated inflation.
From Barron's
As with gold, silver has long been hoarded by investors worried about inflation, government debt, and the overall safety of the modern financial system.
JGBs edged higher in price terms as investors digest Tokyo inflation data released earlier.
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