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Inflation
"We need to act decisively and affirmatively to get inflation under control," says Atlanta Fed president
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jun 17, 2022
Raphael Bostic, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, on why he supports this week's rate hike.
Inflation's a global problem. Curbing it may send some countries' economies into recession.
Jun 16, 2022
The U.S. economy might have an easier time achieving a "soft landing" than economies in Europe and elsewhere.
Things are "awesome and amazing" at this Montana mall
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Jun 16, 2022
Alana Ferko explains what's new at the Butte Plaza Mall.
Retail sales dip may be lined with silver
Jun 15, 2022
The slight decline from April to May could indicate a slowing economy — which the Federal Reserve is hoping for.
Federal Reserve attacks inflation with its largest rate hike since 1994
Jun 15, 2022
The central bank is raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point.
We're saving less. Will we spend less?
Jun 14, 2022
After reaching a record high of nearly 34% early in the pandemic, the savings rate has dipped below its pre-pandemic level.
What the Beveridge curve tells us about the Fed's path to a “soft landing”
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 14, 2022
If you want to understand the challenge of slowing inflation without damaging the labor market, picture a skateboard ramp.
For public good, not for profit.
Dealing with shifts in the steel market
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Anais Amin
Jun 14, 2022
"When you take out major players, anything that destabilizes the world economy affects steel, affects all of us," says Lisa Goldenberg, president of Delaware Steel Company.
How is Gen Z managing its money?
Jun 14, 2022
Some graduated into a pandemic and are experiencing high inflation and market volatility. That's changing their approach to their finances.
Some prices take longer than others to drop — and longer than inflation
Jun 13, 2022
Some essentials — notably food — may may maintain their price strength. Appliances and furniture may come down quicker.