purchasing power

Example Sentences

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With stronger inflation, investors demand higher yields to make up for the loss in bonds’ purchasing power.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

"That doesn't sound that much to us, but in terms of its purchasing power, this is massive," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

“Nevertheless, its impact on households’ purchasing power will likely lead to some moderation in spending in the coming months,”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Grant has been a well-established critic of the Fed’s propensity to tolerate inflation for some time and in particular he condemns the purchasing power that has been lost since 2020, because of the Fed’s policies.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

“Mass purchasing power makes the big difference. For example, breaded veal cutlets.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller