Why the inflation rate doesn’t tell the whole story – all it takes is a spike in a category like used cars to cause consumer prices to soar

May 16, 2021 11:31 am UTC| Economy

Markets, economists and policymakers have been fretting about inflation for months, worried that the trillions of dollars being spent in recent and future government stimulus programs could overheat the economy and send...

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Federal Reserve hopes years of zero rates will spur inflation – but there are risks

Sep 20, 2020 06:01 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

In a healthy economy, prices tend to go up a process called inflation. While you might not like that as a consumer, moderate price growth is a sign of a growing economy. And, historically at least, wages tend to go up...

Inflation is healthy for the economy – but too much can trigger a recession, while too little means one may be on its way

Jun 12, 2019 23:52 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

In a healthy economy, prices tend to go up a process called inflation. While you might not like that as a consumer, moderate price growth is a sign of a healthy, growing economy. And, historically at least, wages tend...