Why are prices going up?

英語

Summary

In this BBC program “6 Minute English,” the discussion revolves around inflation, primarily driven by supply shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. The inflationary pressures, particularly impactful in developing economies, could lead to economic recession. One proposed solution is to raise interest rates to curb demand. Developing nations also face the risk of extreme hyperinflation.

Expressions I learned

  • Hit someone in the pocket / Hit someone’s pocket

Meaning: have less money to spend

Example:

  • The deepening recession has hit people’s pockets.
  • It seems like consumers like us are being hit in the pocket

*Pocket is “the amount of money that you have to spend

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工事不要!契約期間縛りなし!【GMOとくとくBB光】月額3,430円(税込3,773円)〜!




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