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- CNBC Deflation is a decrease in the general price level of goods and services. It is the opposite of inflation, which is an increase in the general price level. Deflation occurs when the inflation rate falls below 0 percent. The most extreme form of deflation is a prolonged period of falling prices, called a deflationary spiral. This occurs when the deflationary forces become so strong that they cause a continuing fall in prices, leading to a decrease in demand, which leads to even lower prices and so on. This can be very damaging to an economy, as it reduces economic activity, leading to job losses and even a recession. Deflation can be caused by a decrease in the money supply, a decrease in government spending, or a decrease in aggregate demand. The most famous example of deflation was the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Uniqlo owner gives Japan Inc a jolt with 40% wage hike - BusinessWorld Online
TOKYO — Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing Co Ltd on Wednesday said it would raise wages by as much as 40%, a clear sign that Japan’s rock-bottom salaries may be starting to budge after decades of deflation and cost-cutting. The move by the casual clothing giant is likely to heighten focus on worker pay ahead of […]
Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary: Pace of Fed Tightening to Downshift Further - Action Forex
Summary United States: War Not Yet Won on Inflation The December Consumer Price Index data was the most significant macroeconomic development of the week and showed modest deflation to finish 2022. We now expect the Fed to hike the federal funds rate by just 25 bps at its next policy meeting on February 1, but […]
Should we now conclude that the euro is just fine? - Marginal REVOLUTION
No, and that is the topic of my latest Bloomberg column: The core difficulties of the euro arise when two circumstances coincide: There are deflationary pressures, and economic conditions vary greatly among the nations of the euro zone. The good news is that neither of these circumstances currently prevails. That is also the bad news. […]
Warren Buffett Doesn't Buy Real Estate And You Probably Shouldn't Either
Warren Buffett’s long-term investment strategy has proven to be successful through virtually all market conditions over the past several decades – recession, high inflation and deflation. If there’s one thing that’s made Buffett one of the most successful investors in history, it’s his commitment to his strategy. A countless number of new investment techniques and algorithms have come and gone over the years, but Buffett has maintained his relatively simple strategy of picking solid companies an
Japan: 25 years of adding liquidity and counting | Mostly Economics
Neil Williams, Chief Economist at OMFIF in this article reviews 25 years of Bank of Japan's easy policies. Even as its liquidity provision passes its 25th year, the Bank of Japan looks unlikely to tighten monetary policy in step with other central banks until deflation is beaten and the Ministry of Finance can end its…