Stories Tagged as
Inflation
Why do we care about "core" inflation?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Mar 9, 2022
The core measure strips out food and energy prices, two of the biggest contributors to inflation today.
What's the historic connection between high oil prices and recession?
Mar 8, 2022
Oil goes into almost everything.
The question the retail world is asking right now: Sell cheap or hold?
by
Lily Jamali
Feb 22, 2022
Rising inflation will change the calculus for some apparel wholesalers.
Inflation's already increasing the cost of goods. The cost of services could be next.
by
Justin Ho
Feb 22, 2022
The services sector has been feeling the pinch of higher costs, particularly when it comes to wages.
Do consumers expect discounts when inflation is running hot?
Feb 18, 2022
President's Day weekend is usually marked by sales. But both supply chain shortages and inflation are complicating the hunt for a bargain.
Forget stagflation. Retail sales point to a "boomflation" economy.
by
Lily Jamali
Feb 16, 2022
The monthly gauge rose 3.8%, showing that Americans are eager to shop despite inflation. It could further push the Fed to hike rates.
Americans are buying a whole lot of furniture
by
Matt Levin
Feb 16, 2022
Home furnishing sales went up 7.2% month over month in January, but why are people buying so much furniture?
For public good, not for profit.
Consumers are on an inflation expectations roller coaster
Feb 14, 2022
Even though sentiment has tanked, a New York Fed survey finds that consumers expect inflation to ease in the future.
Are wages keeping up with inflation? Depends on your job.
Feb 14, 2022
Some workers are seeing wage increases above the rate of inflation. But, overall, rising prices are outpacing rising wages.
Consumer sentiment is down. Will consumer spending follow?
Feb 14, 2022
The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index is at a 10-year low. But consumer demand and savings remain high.