Price deflation refers to a situation where prices of goods and services decrease over time. In simpler terms, it means that things are getting cheaper. This can happen due to factors like decreased demand, increased competition, or changes in the economy. It is the opposite of inflation, where prices rise.
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«price»
«deflation»
Sentences with «price deflation»
- For Woolworths the challenge is how to protect its profit margins - probably the best for any supermarket operator in the world, according to the Morningstar analyst Peter Warnes - in the face of food price deflation and the heavy discounting of food and alcohol that marred its December half - year. (smh.com.au)
- This marks the seventh straight month of price deflation for Ottawa, while Montreal prices have declined in six of the last eight months. (canadianbusiness.com)
- Deleveraging and asset price deflation become unstoppable. (ritholtz.com)
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