Inflation and the EconomyInflation is one of the most important and frequently discussed economic topics. Economists, ...

The latest inflation readings showed a mixed bag as drops in grocery and used car prices balanced out increases in rent and gasoline. Overall prices increased 3.4% from a year earlier, down from 3.5% ...

What Is Cost-Push Inflation? Cost-push inflation is a type of inflation that arises from increased costs of production, leading to higher prices of goods and services. It is a significant economic ...

Last week I suggested that no matter who was elected, the chance of either candidate getting a handle on inflation was slim to none. My opinion of course, but my reasoning is based on 50 years or so ...

In the last two years, inflation has been a word on everyone’s minds. It seems unavoidable, whether you’re at the gas pump, the grocery store, or really anywhere else. So why is this happening? And ...

Wage push inflation happens when rising wages cause businesses to increase prices for goods and services. Employers may raise wages to attract or retain workers, especially during labor shortages, ...

Learn about value deflation where businesses reduce product quality or size instead of raising prices, affecting consumption ...

Inflation has been one of the bugaboos of the post-pandemic era, increasing from 2.3% in December 2019, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, to 9.8% at its peak in June 2022, driving up prices ...

Over the few years, inflation has been cooling. But from the gas pump to the grocery store, the overall price of living still feels stubbornly high for many Americans. The Federal Reserve has tried to ...

Inflation that is no longer transitory and continues to advance is considered “sticky.” It’s a phenomenon characterized by ongoing increases in consumer prices and wages. When sticky inflation ...

We polled our online audience and, based on 2,824 responses, the top thing people want candidates to be talking about as they compete for their vote is the economy (635 votes). That mirrors the ...