deflation
noun
de·fla·tion
di-ˈflā-shən 
ˌdē-
2
: a contraction in the volume of available money or credit that results in a general decline in prices
3
: the erosion of soil by the wind
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Economists worry that deflation will bring the country into recession.
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Prior to January 20, China was struggling with a giant property crisis that’s fueling deflation, near-record youth unemployment, a rapidly aging population and local governments dealing with trillions of dollars of debt.
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William Pesek, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
While the economy is grappling with the drag of deflation, economists widely anticipate Beijing to roll out additional stimulus in staggered way and at a slower pace.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 May 2025
To keep deflation to a minimum, use a rubber spatula to gently lift the mixture from the bottom of the bowl to the top a few times.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
Cheng Xin | Getty Images News As sky-high tariffs kill U.S. orders for Chinese goods, the country has been striving to help exporters divert sales to the domestic market — a move that threatens to drive the world’s second-largest economy into deeper deflation.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 May 2025
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William Pesek, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
While the economy is grappling with the drag of deflation, economists widely anticipate Beijing to roll out additional stimulus in staggered way and at a slower pace.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 May 2025
To keep deflation to a minimum, use a rubber spatula to gently lift the mixture from the bottom of the bowl to the top a few times.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
Cheng Xin | Getty Images News As sky-high tariffs kill U.S. orders for Chinese goods, the country has been striving to help exporters divert sales to the domestic market — a move that threatens to drive the world’s second-largest economy into deeper deflation.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 May 2025
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“Deflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deflation. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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deflation
noun
de·fla·tion
di-ˈflā-shən
ˈdē-
1
: an act or instance of deflating : the state of being deflated
2
: a reduction in the volume of available money or credit resulting in a decline of the general price level
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