disinflation

noun

dis·​in·​fla·​tion ˌdis-in-ˈflā-shən How to pronounce disinflation (audio)
: a reversal of inflationary pressures
disinflationary adjective

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The apparent end to the broad period of disinflation in the U.S. is largely a function of the economy’s and labor market’s strength, putting businesses in a position to raise prices more aggressively, Zandi said. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025 Economic policymakers have described the disinflation process as a bumpy road. Courtenay Brown, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025 However, if there are further signs of disinflation, then the FOMC may elect to cut again on March 19 or May 7. Simon Moore, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 Europe must be prepared for Trump tariffs, European Central Bank chief warns The ECB chief stressed that policymakers were confident inflation would come to the central bank’s 2% target over the course of 2025, and that the disinflation process would continue. Jenni Reid, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for disinflation 

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disinflation was in 1880

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“Disinflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disinflation. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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