For a century, economists have taught us to fear falling prices. But the deflation phobia stems from a misreading of the ...

Discover how deflation increases purchasing power yet risks higher unemployment and debt defaults. Learn its impact on consumers and the broader economy.

Inflation happens when prices rise and purchasing power falls, while deflation occurs when prices drop and purchasing power increases. Both can strain an economy if they move too far in either ...

July Fourth saw big crowds, congested highways and full airplanes as tens of millions of Americans celebrated not only the country’s independence but their own liberation from the pandemic. There were ...

The Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation has dominated headlines for months, but last week a pair of executives sounded warnings about the potential for deflation, while a deep dive into the ...

After grappling with high inflation for more than two years, American consumers are now seeing an economic trend that many might only dimly remember: falling prices — but only on certain types of ...

Over the past year and a half, inflation has fallen sharply — from a peak of 9.1% in June 2022 to 3.1% last month, as measured by the consumer price index. Of course, for consumers, many of whom say ...

The mainstream financial media never talks about the fact that inflation – which is the big enemy today of the bond market – is still better than deflation. Deflation is a truly ugly condition, and ...

Inflation has been cooling for several months, but markets and the economy would suffer if sharp deflation sets in. Deflation can eat away at company earnings and margins, which would drive stock ...

(NEXSTAR) – Inflation once again dropped a bit last month – though you may not notice it in the grocery store aisles or on restaurant menus. The latest data on consumer inflation showed that prices in ...

President Donald Trump suggested that inflation is on the decline and might continue to decrease, but also expressed concerns about the possibility of deflation. On Monday, Trump, while speaking to ...