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It's "whatever it takes" time again

More pessimistic consumers are not spending consumers. What is more, continued declines in prices could turn into a vicious self-reinforcing cycle where increased expectations for more falls in prices that, in turn, could encourage consumers and businesses to postpone purchases in anticipation of cheaper prices in the future.

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