Inflationary trends refer to an increase in the overall price level of goods and services in a market economy. Synonyms for inflationary trends could include escalation, surge, or upsurge in prices. Other words that could be used to describe inflationary trends include inflation, price hike, cost increase, and price surge. The opposite of inflationary trends would be deflation, or a decrease in prices. Various factors contribute to inflationary trends, including increased demand for goods and services, a decrease in the supply of goods, or an increase in the cost of production. As inflationary trends can have a significant impact on the economy and consumer purchasing power, governments often try to control inflation through monetary policies.