inflationary
adjective
in·fla·tion·ary
in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē 
: of, characterized by, or productive of inflation
inflationary policies
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He blames the bad economy on the government's inflationary policies.
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Economists say the latest data only fuels the case for a rate cut next month, although BOE policymakers will be factoring in inflationary pressures, such as resilient wage growth and uncertainty over Britain’s economic outlook.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
Prestige Economics previously predicted that inflationary pressures would likely keep the Fed from cutting interest rates in January.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
On Wednesday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and core CPI data will be published, shedding light on inflationary trends and the cost of living.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 12 Jan. 2025
At the same time, the incoming Trump administration's policies, if enacted, are expected to be inflationary, prompting some economists to predict that the central bank may hold off on cutting rates at its January 29 meeting.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
Prestige Economics previously predicted that inflationary pressures would likely keep the Fed from cutting interest rates in January.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
On Wednesday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and core CPI data will be published, shedding light on inflationary trends and the cost of living.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 12 Jan. 2025
At the same time, the incoming Trump administration's policies, if enacted, are expected to be inflationary, prompting some economists to predict that the central bank may hold off on cutting rates at its January 29 meeting.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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inflationary
adjective
in·fla·tion·ary
in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē
: of, relating to, or causing inflation
an inflationary policy
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