Fed officials are willing to look past the elevated readings specifically because they are expected to be, as central bankers often say, “transitory.” They would worry more about a generalized, […]
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Back to news homeRising Rents Threaten to Prop Up Inflation
Kaitlin Cindrich is facing a $200 monthly increase in rent this August if she and her husband can renew their apartment lease in Provo, Utah. That 25 percent jump is […]
Worried About Inflation? Experts Weigh In
The DealBook newsletter delves into a single topic or theme every weekend, providing reporting and analysis that offers a better understanding of an important issue in the news. If you […]
Inflation Rose in June With C.P.I. Up 5.4 Percent
The Fed targets 2 percent annual price gains on average over time, a goal it defines using a different index. Still, the C.P.I. is closely watched because it comes out […]
Higher Inflation Ahead? Maybe. But Don’t Even Try to Predict It.
But, no: The study shows that the bond market is no good at this, either. Again, the research draws finer distinctions. Bond mavens are a little better than economists at […]
As Lumber Prices Fall, the Threat of Inflation Loses Its Bite
In the meantime, while the price declines filter into the consumer market, demand has cooled down.“The do-it-yourself sector, it’s not as robust as it was a year ago when homeowners […]
Federal Reserve Expects to Raise Interest Rates in 2023
Federal Reserve officials signaled on Wednesday that they expected to raise interest rates from rock bottom sooner than they had previously forecast and that they were taking baby steps toward […]
The Fed Meets as Economic Data Offers Surprises and Mixed Signals
Investors will scour the Federal Reserve’s policy statement and economic projections Wednesday for any hint that recent data surprises — including faster-than-expected inflation and slower job growth — have shaken […]
May 2021 Consumer Price Index Shows Fastest Inflation Since 2008
The discussion could shape the path ahead for economic policy, helping to determine how much support President Biden has for infrastructure spending proposals and how patient the Fed can be […]
Here Are The 5 Ways to Track the United States’ Economic Recovery
This is a strange moment for the U.S. economy.Unemployment is still high, but companies are complaining they can’t find enough workers. Prices are shooting up for some goods and services, […]