headline inflation

noun

economics

: a measure of inflation that is based on an unadjusted price index

… but core inflation has indeed been a much more reliable guide than headline inflation, which fluctuates wildly.—

Paul Krugman

compare core inflation

Examples of headline inflation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The September readings fueled expectations that the headline inflation rate of the euro zone as a whole will reflect a steep drop to below the ECB’s 2% target. —

Sam Meredith,sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2024 The headline inflation rate rose in August to 3.65% compared to 3.6% in the previous month. —

Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2024 The consensus forecast anticipates a 0.2% monthly increase, with headline inflation possibly easing to 2.6% from 2.9% the previous month. —

Orphe Divounguy | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Sep. 2024 The headline inflation reading falling below 3% for the first time since 2021 is incredible. —

Allison Morrow, CNN, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for headline inflation

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Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of headline inflation was in 1983

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“Headline inflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headline%20inflation. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

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