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Deflation?
Deflation?
With the decline in consumer prices today, people are beginning to talk about the risk of deflation once again, though it doesn't appear there's much worry since the decline was driven mainly by energy prices: For the first time in over a half century, the prices U.S. consumers pay for ...
It's back - deflation returns to Britain
It's back - deflation returns to Britain
guardian.co.uk — • RPI falls to -0.4% from 0% • CPI measure still at 2.9% Deflation returned to Britain for the first time in nearly five decades last month as prices measured by the retail price index (RPI) were lower than the same time a year ago. That will add ... (more) It's back - deflation returns to Britain
Don't Fear Inflation
forbes.com — As the U.S. federal government vows to spend whatever it takes to get our financial system back on track, some investors are starting to worry not about the deflation of the present, but the inflation to come. In some ways, this might seem perverse. ... (more) Don't Fear Inflation
Deflation Has Gone Global
Deflation Has Gone Global
globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com — Deflation properly defined is a net decrease in the money supply and credit, with credit being marked to market. Deflation by that measure went global long ago. This post however, is in reference to sustained price drops widely (and incorrectly) ... (more) Deflation Has Gone Global
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