purchasing power

Example Sentences

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On Tuesday, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said the administration was reviewing a possible increase in subsidy vouchers, saying it was obliged to preserve people’s purchasing power.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

EY-Parthenon chief economist Gregory Daco added: "Household budgets are coming under mounting pressure from rising inflation and a softer income backdrop, while slower wage and job growth continue to weigh on purchasing power."

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Eve symbolized beauty and promised consumers the same results through their purchasing power.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Many U.S. consumers are already strapped for cash, saving little and feeling the sting of higher prices at the gas pump, as the purchasing power of their paychecks has flagged.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

The day he learned that he was terminally ill was the day he lost interest in his purchasing power.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom