noun
creeping inflation
Economic term for a slow, gradual rise in prices, typically a few percent per year. Often contrasted with galloping or hyperinflation.
クリーピングインフレーションは、年率2～3％程度の緩やかな物価上昇を指す。
Creeping inflation refers to a gradual price increase of around 2–3% per year.
Variant with interpunct; less common but still seen.
General term for inflation; クリーピングインフレーション specifies a slow, creeping pace.
Hyperinflation; extremely rapid and out-of-control price increases, unlike the mild creeping inflation.
Loanword from English 'creeping inflation'.