Stories Tagged as
Inflation
Consumers confidence drags while economy takes a roller coaster ride
Jan 31, 2022
Higher wages and low unemployment are good news to people. Inflation isn't.
Consumers feel the pinch as inflation, omicron drag on
Jan 28, 2022
Despite good economic data like GDP growth, many Americans are not optimistic.
The statistic Fed Chair Powell uses to keep an eye out for wage inflation
Jan 26, 2022
The central bank will scrutinize the employment cost index for 2021’s fourth quarter for signs that rising pay could fuel rising prices.
IMF downgrades global economic growth in its latest report
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jan 25, 2022
The IMF's Gita Gopinath talks about the challenges facing the global economy as the world enters its third year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why are company profits rising despite inflation?
by
Janet Nguyen
Jan 20, 2022
The costs of many goods have been passed on to the consumer.
Taco truck economics: What happens when the cost of onions goes up?
Jan 17, 2022
Rising costs have food vendors starting to try and figure out pricing, for meals that customers assume will remain inexpensive.
Consumer sentiment takes another hit in December
Jan 14, 2022
University of Michigan data shows inflation is starting to bite more for consumers at the low end of the income spectrum.
For public good, not for profit.
How do Americans feel about the economy? Not very hopeful, poll finds.
Jan 13, 2022
Rising prices for staples like food and gas was a key worry for respondents, along with concerns about COVID and political power.
Inflation is high, but has it peaked?
Jan 12, 2022
Inflation is high but decelerating. So when will it decelerate to something normal?
Are wages outpacing inflation? Depends on what you do.
by
Justin Ho
Jan 12, 2022
Real average hourly pay increased 0.1% in December. Generally, wages are beating inflation, but some industries are lagging.