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The bump in the road for improvements to infrastructure

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Apr 20, 2022
President Biden is traveling the country to promote the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Inflation could derail or delay that spending.
President Biden is on an infrastructure tour of the US, discussing the recent Bipartisan Infrastructure law, but inflation is causing a few roadblocks.
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Could Netflix queue up a hint on how inflation can alter our behavior?

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Meredith Garretson , Alex Schroeder and Ariana Rosas
Apr 19, 2022
We spoke to Michael Hewson, chief market analyst at CMC Markets, for some insight.
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Clearing up common misconceptions about inflation

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Rose Conlon
Apr 18, 2022
“One of the biggest misconceptions is actually just what 'inflation' means” said Robert Rich, director of the Cleveland Fed's Center for Inflation Research.
“One of the biggest misconceptions is actually just what 'inflation' means,” said Robert Rich, director of the Cleveland Fed's Center for Inflation Research.
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How supply chain issues and inflation have started to reshape advertising

by David Brancaccio and Jarrett Dang
Apr 15, 2022
What's the message for brands when the stuff they're selling is either not available or more expensive?
Some brands are shifting away from product-focused advertising as supply chain issues make it harder to get goods.
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What's the connection between domestic manufacturing output and consumer prices?

by Justin Ho
Apr 15, 2022
There are fewer roadblocks for manufacturers recently, but economists say increased domestic production won't necessarily lead to lower prices in the U.S.
Two major roadblocks to manufacturing — supply chain snarls and hiring — have been easing lately.
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The she-cession and she-flation are colliding

by Kristin Schwab
Apr 14, 2022
It could affect women's wallets and their participation in the labor market.
For women, the effects of inflation are hitting hard. Women do most household shopping, and their products are often priced higher than comparable items bought by men.
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Just how high will interest rates go?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Apr 13, 2022
We don't know. But the Taylor principle says rates should increase at least to the level of annual inflation to control rising prices.
Among the Federal Reserve's biggest challenges is quelling consumer expectations of high inflation.
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From chocolate to real estate, small businesses are trying to create inflation game plans

by Sean McHenry
Apr 12, 2022
Raise prices? Order more inventory, or less? Business owners describe how they're dealing with dramatic changes in market conditions.
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Why taming inflation can take so long

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Apr 12, 2022
There's a "long and variable lag" between monetary policy starting to control inflation and inflation responding in a substantial way.
Even with the Fed's interest rate hikes, curbing inflation might take a year, or even two.
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Consumers turn to bulk buying as inflation hedge

by Matt Levin
Apr 12, 2022
The Costcos of the world benefit.
Food prices are climbing, and more people are turning to bulk stores for their needs.
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