The rate of inflation is decreasing, indicating that the pace at which prices are rising has slowed. However, this does not mean that prices are decreasing; they continue to rise, albeit at a slower rate. For instance, a reduction from 5% to 2.5% inflation still results in higher prices compared to the previous year. Politicians may claim victory over inflation, but the public may not feel the effects as prices are still increasing. Deflation, or negative inflation, is required for prices to actually decrease.
Inflation going down still means prices are going up. Just not as fast as before For example 5% inflation vs 2.5% inflation 105% and 102.5% are both more than 100% Prices only go down if inflation drops under 0 Aka negative inflation or deflation “-5% inflation” 95% < 100% https://t.co/lElc7eRXWJ https://t.co/gqMXQEQl4B
Prices going up slower than before still means prices are going up. Inflation going down does not mean prices are going down, it means price increases are slowing -- but still increasing. You need deflation to lower prices. https://t.co/PPrbTnmeAD
Prices always increase. The inflation rate measures how much they increase. We never have declining prices, just a decline in the rate of increase. If you gained 10 lbs last year, & now you only gain 1 lb per year, you aren’t losing weight… you’re just gaining weight slower. https://t.co/xbDE7nLxg3