A sustained decrease in the general price level of goods and services, increasing the purchasing power of money. Can lead to economic stagnation.
Deflation is one of the macro inputs professional traders monitor before sizing positions. Understanding it lets you anticipate moves rather than chase them after the headline hits.
Japan's decades of deflation led to ultra-low interest rates and massive quantitative easing.
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