Economic Conditions and Trends – Page 137

Britain’s Economic Health Is Withering With Sick Workers on the Sidelines

Many people who want to work can’t because of long-term health problems, a persistent issue that is causing Britain’s economy to go “into reverse.”

By Eshe Nelson

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Fed Officials Ask How to Better Understand Inflation After Surprises

Federal Reserve officials, including Lisa Cook, a board member, are wrestling with how to think about price increases after 18 months of rapid change.

By Jeanna Smialek and Ben Casselman

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Fed Officials Ask How to Better Understand Inflation After Surprises

Federal Reserve officials, including Lisa Cook, a board member, are wrestling with how to think about price increases after 18 months of rapid change.

By Jeanna Smialek and Ben Casselman

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Eurozone Inflation Eases on Lower Energy Prices

The rate of price increases in countries using the euro slowed to 9.2 percent in December, down from 10.1 percent a month earlier.

By Patricia Cohen