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Inflation
What something called "supercore inflation" can tell us about the current economy
Mar 15, 2023
It’s a spending category that looks at core services other than housing. The Fed says it could be key to understanding the future of inflation.
Housing costs are a main reason inflation is still high
Mar 14, 2023
The cost of shelter is driving more than 70% of inflation right now, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. So what gives?
U.S. adds a robust 311,000 jobs despite Fed’s rate hikes
Mar 10, 2023
Employers added a higher-than-expected 311,000 jobs, while unemployment rose from 3.4% to 3.6%.
When it comes to inflation, monetary policy might not be getting the job done
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Mar 9, 2023
"It's clear there have been some shifts in the economy that just make their policies less effective," says Neil Irwin of Axios.
Inflation, high spending propels consumer debt up
Mar 9, 2023
Different types of consumer debt saw a substantial rise in January, according to the Federal Reserve.
How much should we trust "seasonally adjusted" numbers these days?
Mar 8, 2023
January was an outlier for jobs, spending and inflation — but can we rely on seasonally adjusted data when the past three Januarys have been so weird?
Resurgent economy foils Fed inflation fight
Mar 8, 2023
Strong consumer spending and job gains so far in 2023 spur Fed Chair Powell to double down on rate hikes.
For public good, not for profit.
Amid persistent inflation, just what is "discretionary" spending?
Mar 2, 2023
Retailers’ financial results show weaker spending on nonnecessities like electronics. Here's where consumers are pulling back.
Yellen: "Progress on inflation is not going to be a straight line"
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Andie Corban
and Sarah Leeson
Mar 2, 2023
The Treasury secretary says "people don't need to lose their jobs" to cool down the labor market.