deflationary spiral
Americannoun
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But its relentless pursuit of growth through manufacturing has also created a lopsided economy, with much of it stuck in a deflationary spiral.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
That threatens to become what some economists say could be a deflationary spiral as prices for housing and other goods fall, discouraging investment that would create jobs and spur a stronger recovery.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2024
Deteriorating city finances prompted pay cuts for civil servants, feeding a deflationary spiral.
From Reuters • Jul. 18, 2023
Indeed, that was the point of these rescue efforts — to prevent a deflationary spiral, set a floor under household income, stimulate investment, and prop up prices of stocks, bank loans and real estate.
From Washington Post • Aug. 7, 2022
This possibility of a deflationary spiral in the future will exist unless we now plan and adopt an effective full employment program.
From State of the Union Address by Truman, Harry S.
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