Inflation

Venezuela has a terrible inflation problem, and the government's dramatic steps to fix them problem aren't likely to make a real impact.

There are perils for too-low inflation for too long, because inflation can help wages and companies grow.

Prices are up in Japan -- and that's a good thing.

The Federal Reserve has printed and pumped trillions of dollars into the banking system to keep long-term interest rates low. Why hasn't the flood caused prices to rise?

Inflation hawks hold significant sway at the Federal Reserve. But critics say they should tolerate -- and even target -- more inflation to boost economic growth.

A run on India's currency presages trouble in other emerging markets.

As an investment and inflation hedge, gold still looks overvalued, at nearly 30 percent below its peak. But demand for gold is growing in India and China.

In February, we declared inflation dead after years of easy monetary policy and negligible consumer price increases. As the Federal Reserve concludes yet another meeting to keep inflation six feet under, we ask if it's time to bring inflation back from the dead.