Questão 279875

Economic indicators often monitor the fluctuations of market variables. A steady increase in consumer price indices can signal inflationary pressure, requiring intervention from central banks. Analysts must also be prepared to describe the opposite trend. Analyze the following statements about the antonyms of increase: I. Decrease is the primary antonym used in statistical reporting. II. Reduction can serve as a contextual antonym in fiscal policy discussions. III. Augmentation is a synonym, whereas diminution is an antonym.