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inflation

[in-fley-shuhn] / ɪnˈfleɪ ʃən /


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Inflation has proved stubborn at times, but the combination of weak growth and persistently rising prices that many feared hasn't happened.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

This week: Inflation hit its highest rate in three years thanks to skyrocketing energy prices.

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2026

Inflation was too high again in May, with the consumer-price index coming in at 0.5% for the month and 4.2% for the last 12 months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Inflation, of course, is just one threat for the market.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Inflation theory explains the ripples and eddies that make our universe possible.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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