inflation

inflation/ɪnˈfleɪ.ʃən/

noun

general rise in prices that reduces money's purchasing power

pangkalahatang pagtaas ng presyo na bumababa sa purchasing power

Central banks often raise rates when inflation stays high.

Madalas itaas ng central banks ang rates kapag mataas ang inflation.

Examples

01
Dahil sa mataas na inflation, mas mahal ang groceries bawat buwan.
High inflation made groceries more expensive each month.
02
Natigil ang wage talks dahil takot ang manggagawa sa tumataas na inflation.
Wage talks stalled because workers feared rising inflation.
03
Nilalayon ng policymakers ang mababa at matatag na inflation sa paglipas ng panahon.
Policymakers aim for low and stable inflation over time.

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