TopicExchange rates & FX
inflación · /iɱ.flaˈθjon/
inflación
inflación/iɱ.flaˈθjon/noun
general rise in prices that reduces money's purchasing power
subida general de precios que reduce el poder adquisitivo
Central banks often raise rates when inflation stays high.
Los bancos centrales suelen subir tipos cuando la inflación se mantiene alta.
Examples
High inflation made groceries more expensive each month.
Wage talks stalled because workers feared rising inflation.
Policymakers aim for low and stable inflation over time.
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