For months, the region has been encouraged by low inflation and better-than-expected economic growth. A disruption to energy supplies from the Middle East could knock it off course.
Category: Inflation (Economics)
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War-Induced Inflation Spike Looms Over Europe’s Economic Recovery
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Oil and Natural Gas Prices Extend Rally as Iran Attacks Escalates
The New York Times – Business:Energy prices continued to rise on Tuesday as attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran intensified, along with the country’s response.
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Global Economy Is Facing the Prospect of Another Profound Shock
The New York Times – Business:A protracted conflict in the Middle East risks a spike in energy prices and broader inflation.
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The Costs of the Attacks on Iran
The New York Times – Business:Rising oil prices, volatile stocks and potentially higher inflation are all weighing on investors’ minds as the military campaign continues.
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4 Ways to Enjoy Your Savings in Retirement Without Going Broke
The New York Times – Business:Once paychecks stop, it can be frightening to shift out of the savings habit. But there are strategies to enjoy your nest egg and make it last.
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Fact-check: Trump’s Latest Claims on Jobs, Inflation and Crime
The New York Times – Business:Trends on jobs, inflation and crime that began before Donald Trump retook office continued, largely unabated, in his first year back.
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Jittery Markets Seek an Iran ‘Off-Ramp’
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices spiked and stocks fell as tensions between Washington and Tehran unnerved investors.
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White House Sees Win After 2 Strong Economic Reports
The New York Times – Business:Solid jobs data and a soft inflation reading for January are welcome news for President Trump. But the bigger economic picture is less encouraging.
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U.S. Inflation Eased at Start of the Year
The New York Times – Business:The Consumer Price Index fell in January to 2.4 percent from 2.7 percent a month
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President Trump Wants Lower Rates. Warsh Could Have a Hard Time Delivering.
Kevin M. Warsh, whom Mr. Trump tapped to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, could face fierce resistance if he tries to pursue substantially lower borrowing costs.
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Will Kevin Warsh Do What Trump Wants?
Some investors are worried that President Trump’s nominee to run the Federal Reserve may not be a guaranteed “yes” on cutting interest rates.