Sentence examples for contributed to inflation from inspiring English sources

A proliferation of newly printed currency in the early 2000s contributed to inflation.

The high degree of job security enjoyed by the Italian workforce raised production costs, which in turn contributed to inflation.

The sanctions have contributed to inflation, shortages, unemployment and a sharp drop in the value of Iran's currency, the rial.

In July, rising costs of housing and energy contributed to inflation, but were partially offset by a sharp drop in the price of women's clothing, Mr. Dolfman said.

But over the same period, rising food and gas prices contributed to inflation of roughly 4percentt, more than canceling out the buying power of the extra wages.

"If QE has contributed to inflation still being somewhat over-target at around 2.5% now, that seems to me a much better outcome than the alternative of a deeper recession and a greater risk of deflation," he said.

While rising prices are good for the companies that produce and explore for oil, they can contribute to inflation.

High public spending also contributes to inflation, which limits the RBI's freedom to cut interest rates.

Chinese exporters are trying to pass on their rising costs to overseas customers, which could contribute to inflation in the United States and Europe.

Some analysts have long warned that grain prices could steadily rise, contributing to inflation and making it harder for other developing countries to buy food.

That would make imports more expensive, contribute to inflation, cause the Fed to raise interest rates and further undermine the stock market.