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American Focus > Blog > Economy > Here’s the deflation breakdown for September 2024 — in one chart
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Here’s the deflation breakdown for September 2024 — in one chart

Last updated: October 13, 2024 2:39 am
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Inflation in the United States has been on a gradual decline, with some areas of consumer spending experiencing deflation over the past year. Deflation, which occurs when prices for goods and services decrease, is a rare occurrence in the overall economy according to economists. However, due to supply-and-demand dynamics returning to normal after the disruptions caused by the pandemic, prices for many physical goods have deflated.

Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s, stated that while businesses may hold the line on prices during periods of low demand, actual price cuts are uncommon. Prices for energy and food commodities can be volatile, leading to fluctuations in prices. Additionally, consumer electronics continually improve in quality, leading to a perceived deflation in prices.

The consumer price index shows that average prices for “core” goods, excluding food and energy, have deflated by about 1% since September 2023. The surge in demand for physical goods during the early days of the pandemic, combined with disruptions in global supply chains, led to an increase in prices. However, as supply chains have normalized, prices have started to decline.

Household furnishings, appliances, tools, women’s outerwear, sporting goods, and vehicles have all experienced deflation in prices over the past year. New and used vehicle prices have decreased by 1% and 5% respectively since September 2023, following a period of significant price spikes in 2021.

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate hikes to combat high inflation have led to pricier financing costs for car buyers, weakening demand and contributing to price declines. The strength of the U.S. dollar relative to other global currencies has also helped lower prices for imported goods.

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In addition to imported goods, consumers may also see normalization in prices for food and energy, influenced by commodity prices and currency values. Gasoline prices have decreased by 16% since September 2023, while categories like apples, potatoes, frozen vegetables, and fresh fish and seafood have also seen price declines.

Consumer electronics, such as televisions, cell phones, and computers, continue to improve in quality, resulting in consumers getting more value for their money. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics equates this to a price decline in the inflation data.

In conclusion, while deflation in prices is rare in the overall economy, various factors like supply-and-demand dynamics, interest rate changes, and currency values can contribute to price declines in specific sectors. Consumers may benefit from lower prices for goods and services as the economy continues to adjust to post-pandemic conditions.

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