inflation

inflation/ɪnˈflaːt͡si̯oːn/

noun

general rise in prices that reduces money's purchasing power

allgemeiner Preisanstieg, der die Kaufkraft des Geldes mindert

Central banks often raise rates when inflation stays high.

Zentralbanken erhöhen oft die Zinsen, wenn die Inflation hoch bleibt.

Examples

01
Hohe Inflation machte Lebensmittel jeden Monat teurer.
High inflation made groceries more expensive each month.
02
Lohngespräche stockten, weil Beschäftigte steigende Inflation fürchteten.
Wage talks stalled because workers feared rising inflation.
03
Politiker streben langfristig niedrige und stabile Inflation an.
Policymakers aim for low and stable inflation over time.

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