Sentences with phrase «modest by historical standards»

Here it's clear that inflation has been modest by historical standards, and that the Fed has been a good steward of the dollar.

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While rates remain extraordinarily low by historical standards, in the last few months we have witnessed a modest change in the environment.

«Though we have seen a modest drop in affordability in the second quarter, the [index] is still fairly high by historical standards,» says Robert Dietz, NAHB's chief economist.