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disinflationary

American  
[dis-in-flay-shuhn-er-ee] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈfleɪ ʃənˌɛr i /

adjective

  1. Economics. relating to, characterized by, or causing disinflation.


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But Wall Street veteran Jim Paulsen says two current disinflationary forces “may be underappreciated and could surprisingly moderate the ultimate impact higher oil prices may have on overall inflation.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Paulsen’s second disinflationary trend relates to productivity, which has driven GDP growth.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

A surge in Chinese exports to Europe is helping to push down goods prices, providing a disinflationary impulse that is offsetting some of the upward pressure from energy costs, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

If Warsh’s disinflationary call on AI is right, fantastic.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

“It’s very difficult to square a weaker yen with a disinflationary stance,” Roberts says.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026