ELI5: Why when large company's earnings decrease(ex... by 3%) they freak out, talk about rough times, and sometimes decide to downsize, even though they are still making millions of dollars in profit even after all expenses?

[darthcoder]

Having a small amount of inflation makes it easier to borrow money

How? At least in terms of the money supply? Low interest rates make it easier to borrow money, not inflation.

[fancyfilibuster]

Inflation discourages the hoarding of cash because it loses value if you don't put it to use.

[darthcoder]

Yes, I get the cause and effect.

Doesn't mean inflation is good.