deflationary

American  

[di-flay-shuhn-er-ee] / dɪˈfleɪ ʃənˌɛr i /

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.

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Example Sentences

When it can’t export, unsold products pile up at home and contribute to deflationary worries.

From The Wall Street Journal

Besides the property downturn, China has been dogged by low consumer and private-sector confidence as well as deflationary pressures.

From Barron's

Only three of the 12 economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected the move, citing persistent deflationary pressures and the need to support domestic demand.

From The Wall Street Journal

The recent tech stock selloff reflects a “deflationary spiral” in AI valuations, driven by rapid advancements and repricing of future earnings.

From Barron's

That’s still a big number, but it’s unsustainable, since it is driven by $1 trillion in exports to countries with their own deflationary problems.

From MarketWatch