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disinflationary

American  
[dis-in-flay-shuhn-er-ee] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈfleɪ ʃənˌɛr i /

adjective

  1. Economics. relating to, characterized by, or causing disinflation.


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Still, the disinflationary factors noted suggest “the inflationary fallout from the contemporary oil crisis may prove far less debilitating than widely feared.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Productivity-driven economic growth is the most disinflationary type of economic activity, he says.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Whether or not an increase in productivity from AI proves to be disinflationary has also been a popular topic among policymakers recently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

If Warsh’s disinflationary call on AI is right, fantastic.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

“After nearly five years of above-target inflation, it is essential that we maintain our credibility by returning to a disinflationary path and achieving our target in the relatively near future.”

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026