Stories Tagged as
Inflation
Does the Fed actually set interest rates?
by
Janet Nguyen
Jul 26, 2024
The Fed has a series of tools in its arsenal to influence interest rates, including the all-important federal funds rate.
Biden White House has a lot on its economic plate before term ends
by
David Brancaccio
and Ariana Rosas
Jul 26, 2024
Lindsay Owens of the Groundwork Collaborative points to relief from junk fees and medical debt as well as policy fights around taxes.
Fact-checking the economic claims in Donald Trump’s convention speech
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Ariana Rosas
, Nic Perez
and Meredith Garretson
Jul 19, 2024
Alan Rappeport, economic policy reporter at The New York Times, examines the former president's assertions about inflation, taxes and energy.
Why do weddings cost so much?
by
Janet Nguyen
Jul 12, 2024
The average cost of a wedding reached $33,000 in 2023. Expenses can add up quickly as couples face pressure to put on the perfect celebration.
Sticky shelter prices make Fed's 2% inflation target hard to reach
Jul 11, 2024
Housing costs rose 5.2% in June from a year earlier, pulling up the consumer price index.
Climate change is expensive, and it could add to overall inflation
by
Amy Scott
and Sofia Terenzio
Jul 11, 2024
High temperatures can lead to price spikes and headline inflation, a study finds. Sarah Kaplan of The Washington Post explains.
Inflation's down for the third straight month. But is that enough for the Fed to cut interest rates?
Jul 11, 2024
The short answer? You can never have enough data.
For public good, not for profit.
Real earnings outpace inflation, helping consumers offset price growth
Jul 11, 2024
Raises in real earnings help offset price increases but not all consumers share the benefits equally.
Small-business optimism climbs, but inflation agita persists
Jul 9, 2024
The mood among businesspeople is better than it has been this year, but they're still more pessimistic than the historical average.
Stocks are up, but so are consumer prices. What's the connection?
Jul 8, 2024
Investors are often wary of inflation. But those higher prices can bring benefits to companies.