economist
noun
econ·o·mist
i-ˈkä-nə-mist 
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Economists are predicting rapid inflation.
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Another potential drag on the economy, according to economists: the Trump administration's push to shrink the U.S. government, including through mass job cuts.
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025
By the numbers: The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index was up 2.5% for the 12 months ended in January, compared to 2.6% in December, as economists anticipated.
—Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Those readings were in-line with economist expectations, according to Dow Jones.
—Hakyung Kim,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
However, economists generally believe inflation will be much lower in the coming years, while interest rates may remain higher in the future thus requiring lower amounts in future years.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025
By the numbers: The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index was up 2.5% for the 12 months ended in January, compared to 2.6% in December, as economists anticipated.
—Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Those readings were in-line with economist expectations, according to Dow Jones.
—Hakyung Kim,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
However, economists generally believe inflation will be much lower in the coming years, while interest rates may remain higher in the future thus requiring lower amounts in future years.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Economist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/economist. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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