purchasing power

Example Sentences

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Incomes were converted into U.S. dollars using a purchasing power parity conversion factor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Inflation undermines the purchasing power of fixed incomes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Economists expect the severe price jumps to eat into Americans’ purchasing power and could slow aggregate consumer spending.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Preserve your purchasing power and keep an eye on your tax brackets.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Their increased purchasing power afforded them summer vacations to the beach or the mountains.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson