deflationary

[di-flay-shuhn-er-ee]

adjective

1. Economics.,  characterized by or causing a reduction in the supply of available money or credit, typically leading to a decline in prices.

2. characterized by or having the effect of deflating something.

Example Sentences

“If you're, let's say, in a deflationary cycle, it works beautifully,” she said.

From Salon

And the consequent widespread price plunges would cause a negative feedback loop — “It’s very hard to get out of a deflationary spiral,” Wolfers said.

From Salon

“The resilience of Asian equities is noteworthy, especially considering the stronger U.S. dollar and China’s ongoing deflationary challenges,” Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management, said in a commentary.

From Seattle Times

The bank has an inflation target of 2% that it uses as a benchmark for whether Japan has finally escaped deflationary tendencies.

From Seattle Times

The popularity of the shops is seen as a reflection of Japan’s deflationary woes.

From Seattle Times