disinflation

[dis-in-fley-shuhn]

noun

Economics.

1. a period or process of slowing the rate of inflation.

disinflation

/ ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪʃən /

noun

1. economics a reduction or stabilization of the general price level intended to improve the balance of payments without incurring reductions in output, employment, and investment Compare deflation

Other Word Forms

• disinflationary adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disinflation¹

First recorded in 1875–80; dis- ¹ + inflation

Example Sentences

“While recent data suggest that demand conditions are at disinflationary levels, they also point to a slowdown in the disinflation process,” the central bank said.

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“I do not see evidence that the disinflation process is veering off-track,” she said.

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A lot of Miran’s comfort on the inflation outlook comes from the disinflation he expects to occur from housing services, which make up a significant portion of price growth.

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“There’s no disinflation momentum right now,” she said.

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Minutes from the Federal Reserve's January meeting released on Wednesday revealed members of its committee believe Trump's policies might "hinder the disinflation process".

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