inflationary
adjective
in·fla·tion·ary
in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē 
: of, characterized by, or productive of inflation
inflationary policies
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He blames the bad economy on the government's inflationary policies.
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That rate is effectively 4.33%, down a fully percentage point since last August as inflationary pressures appeared to ease.
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Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
The Fed's most potent weapon against inflation is to ratchet up or maintain higher interest rates, because an increase in borrowing costs slows economic demand, which eases inflationary pressures.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
As Powell has maintained the Fed’s pause on interest rate cuts amid inflationary pressures resulting from Trump’s tariff policies, the president has become increasingly angry at the Fed chair.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
The retail sector stands at a critical crossroads, shaped by fluctuating consumer behavior, inflationary pressures and high financing costs.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
The Fed's most potent weapon against inflation is to ratchet up or maintain higher interest rates, because an increase in borrowing costs slows economic demand, which eases inflationary pressures.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
As Powell has maintained the Fed’s pause on interest rate cuts amid inflationary pressures resulting from Trump’s tariff policies, the president has become increasingly angry at the Fed chair.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
The retail sector stands at a critical crossroads, shaped by fluctuating consumer behavior, inflationary pressures and high financing costs.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Inflationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflationary. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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inflationary
adjective
in·fla·tion·ary
in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē
: of, relating to, or causing inflation
an inflationary policy
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