Sentence examples for import inflation from inspiring English sources

The yen lurched further downwards, which will help import inflation.

Any lowering of rates will further weaken Sterling and import inflation.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — American import prices recorded their largest increase in seven months in November as the cost of oil surged, but underlying import inflation pressures remain contained.

The robust economy has been taking in imported goods at a much faster pace than reviving economies in Asia and elsewhere have been buying products made in America, leading to fears that the United States may begin to import inflation.

Other exporters cited similar increases, part of a broader pattern of rising prices for goods from Asia that has prompted some economists to warn that the United States was starting to import inflation from the region.

It would strengthen the dollar, which would lower import inflation.

But that leaves it vulnerable to imported inflation.

"Instead of importing inflation, you import deflation," says GE Capital's Mr Alexander.

Excluding petroleum, import prices were unchanged last month, indicating little risk of imported inflation.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore shifted its currency band to contain imported inflation.

Too weak, and imported inflation spikes and domestic buying power fades.