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While price growth has decelerated sharply since June 22, when it peaked at an annual rate of 9%, inflation measured 3% in September, based on the consumer price index.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

In recent months, home-price growth has decelerated, but America still faces a deep housing-affordability crisis.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 20, 2025

Its revenue growth has decelerated sharply as the company shifts its approach to focus on supporting merchants and the sustainable development of its platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

“Though while inflation has decelerated, firmer economic data have put upward pressure on mortgage rates which, in the face of affordability challenges, are straining potential homebuyers.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2023

Inventory accumulation has decelerated considerably from the robust pace in late 2021 and early 2022 in part because of ebbing demand for goods as the Federal Reserve aggressively raises interest rates to combat inflation.

From Reuters • Dec. 9, 2022