Tag: Deflation (Economics)

Prices for Some Goods Are Actually Falling This Holiday Season

As inflation slows, prices for some physical goods are falling outright, which could lift consumers’ spirits.

China Consumer Prices Fall, Renewing Fears of Deflation

Consumer prices declined for the second time in four months, while prices charged by factories and other large producers have now been tumbling for over a year.

Chinese Confidence Hits Low Point Because of Nation’s Economic Troubles

Consumers and business owners say they feel paralyzed by despair, and their reluctance to spend and borrow is feeding what could become a dangerous cycle.