disinflation

noun

dis·​in·​fla·​tion ˌdis-in-ˈflā-shən How to pronounce disinflation (audio)
: a reversal of inflationary pressures
disinflationary adjective

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To the extent there are signs of disinflation in April’s CPI report, that may reassure the FOMC and make future interest rate cuts as little more likely. Simon Moore, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Economic policymakers have described the disinflation process as a bumpy road. Neil Irwin, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025 Rate Cuts Likely In Most Scenarios Overall though, the FOMC may cut rates if there’s disinflation bringing inflation closer to target or if there’s slowing jobs growth and a potential need to bolster the economy. Simon Moore, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 Optimism despite tariff concerns While economists expect a good share of disinflation from some key categories, President Donald Trump’s tariffs could act as an inflationary counterweight. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disinflation

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First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of disinflation was in 1880

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“Disinflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disinflation. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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