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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Fiscal buffers Fiscal stimulus and subsidies could cushion some of the inflationary impact and relatively benign price pressures heading into 2026, providing a relatively comfortable starting point.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
During an energy shock, the Fed might conceivably lower short-term interest rates to mitigate inflationary pressures.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
But, the schools have already pointed to four major inflationary budget challenges, including escalating health insurance costs, transportation expenses, special education costs, and collective bargaining agreement increases.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
That’s the highest year-over-year inflation rate for that category in more than two years (when goods were winding down from the pandemic-era inflationary burst).
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
During an energy shock, the Fed might conceivably lower short-term interest rates to mitigate inflationary pressures.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
But, the schools have already pointed to four major inflationary budget challenges, including escalating health insurance costs, transportation expenses, special education costs, and collective bargaining agreement increases.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
That’s the highest year-over-year inflation rate for that category in more than two years (when goods were winding down from the pandemic-era inflationary burst).
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
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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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