noun
deflationary trend
Economic term for a sustained tendency toward falling prices. Often contrasted with インフレ傾向 (inflationary trend).
See also: インフレ傾向
日本経済は長らくデフレ傾向に悩まされてきた。
The Japanese economy has long been plagued by a deflationary trend.
デフレ傾向が続くと、企業の投資意欲が減退する。
If the deflationary trend continues, companies' willingness to invest will decline.