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It means that, in aggregate, the average prices of goods and services are rising, just more slowly. Where prices have deflatedFor example, prices have declined by about 5% for furniture and bedding and 3% for appliances since August 2023, according to CPI data. Outside of supply-demand dynamics, the U.S. dollar's strength relative to other global currencies has also helped rein in prices for goods, economists said. Airline fares have declined about 1% over the past year, according to CPI data. Grocery prices have fallen for items such as apples, potatoes, ham, coffee, rice, seafood and bananas, according to CPI data.
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But the price of some items actually declined in the last month, from washing machines to jewelry to doughnuts. Inflation has cooled from a year-over-year June peak of 9.1% to 7.7% in October, so declines are expected for some items. Given the slowing economy and widespread concerns of a recession, price drops for high-end luxury items like smartphones and jewelry are to be expected, too, he says. While this is good news for shoppers, most items with price declines in October are still more expensive than they were last year. For instance, prices for washers and dryers declined by 7.8% last month, but they are still up 1.5% compared to last October.
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