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Though February prices rise, inflation worries don't
Mar 14, 2013
The producer price index -- prices received by U.S. companies -- rose 0.7 percent last month, its largest uptick in five months. Diane Swonk, chief economist with Mesirow Financial, explains what's behind the rise and whether the U.S. should be worried about inflation.
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Chinese consumers hit tough times
Mar 11, 2013
Global markets are mixed this morning after China reported that inflation hit a ten-month high in February and consumer spending came in worse than expected.
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If inflation is zero, why does my paycheck feel like it's shrinking?
Feb 25, 2013
According to the current Consumer Price Index, the inflation rate is zero percent. But for many people, their cost of living doesn't reflect the data's averages.
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Inflation, R.I.P.
Feb 21, 2013
A eulogy for inflation, after the consumer price index comes in at 0.0 percent.
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Housing market comeback gains more traction
Jan 16, 2013
Gus Faucher, senior economist at PNC Financial Services , discusses the housing market, the economy and your paycheck.
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Japan's new prime minister hopes to weaken yen
Dec 17, 2012
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party promises to tackle economic problems.
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Alternate inflation index could save billions
Dec 13, 2012
To avoid the fiscal cliff, some want to change the Consumer Price Index to reflect lower real inflation. That would cut Social Security payments.
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Iran inflation crisis sparks protests and blame
Oct 3, 2012
Today police in Iran fought with money lenders and other protesters in front of the country's central bank. Inflation in Iran is running at a shocking clip: the Iranian Rial is down 25% against the dollar in just the past week.
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Wholesale prices rise in August
Sep 13, 2012
The Federal Reserve wraps up its two day policy meeting today. It's expected to announce whether it will pump more stimulus money into the U.S. economy. Meanwhile, we just got inflation numbers for August. Wholesale prices increased 1.7 percent last month -- the biggest jump in three years.
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Global turmoil and retirement planning
Jun 13, 2012
What should investors -- especially those in their 50s and 60s -- do with their already diminished retirement savings?
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