Definition: Deflation is when asset and consumer prices fall over time. This may seem like a great thing for shoppers, except that the cause of widespread deflation is a long-term drop in demand. It means that a recession is probably underway. That brings job losses, declining wages and a big hit to your stock portfolio. As a recession worsens, so does deflation.
The Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) is an intelligence bureau in the United States Department of State tasked with analyzing information.
The Intelligence Oversight Act of 1980 mandates that the CIA âfully and currently [inform]â Congressional oversight committees of their activities including âany significant anticipated intelligence activity.â It requires notifying only members of the Senate and House Intelligence Committees.