Category: Inflation (Economics)

An Inflation-Driven Midterm Will Not Change Biden’s Economic Focus

The New York Times – Business:
The president said he would not change his economic approach, adding that his policies were working.
Biden Touts Cooling Inflation, Citing Economic Policies

The New York Times – Business:
The president took credit for signs that rapid price rises were moderating, after spending months on the defensive about his handling of the economy.
Takeaways From a Hopeful Inflation Report

The New York Times – Business:
The Consumer Price Index in October showed that inflation remained rapid, but there were some hopeful signs under the surface.
As the Fed Raises Rates, Worries Grow About Corporate Bonds

The New York Times – Business:
Executives, analysts and bond traders are all wondering if corporate finance is about to unravel as interest rates rise.
The Week in Business: The Fed Stays Its Course

The New York Times – Business:
Job growth slowed last month, but remained strong. Elon Musk cleaned house. And the economy will be a big issue in the midterms.
Berkshire Hathaway Reports Third-Quarter Loss

The New York Times – Business:
The company’s huge investment portfolio lost money, while its insurance arm felt the effects of Hurricane Ian and inflation-driven rises in property and damage claims.
Fed Frets About Shadow Banks and Eyes Treasury Liquidity in New Report

The New York Times – Business:
The Federal Reserve is watching the government bond market and investment funds as rate increases ricochet through finance.
U.S. Added 261,000 Jobs in Strong Showing

The New York Times – Business:
Job growth is slowing but remains stronger than comfortable for the Federal Reserve, which is trying to tame high inflation.
Employers added 261,000 jobs in October, a sign that the economy is resilient.

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Expect Higher Health Insurance Premiums, but Not a Lot Higher

The New York Times – Business:
Benefit costs may go up as much as 6 percent. Wary of driving workers away, many employers may not pass on the full increases, analysts say.
Workers Expect Fast Inflation Next Year. Could That Make It a Reality?

The New York Times – Business:
The Federal Reserve chair is eyeing near-term inflation expectations, which might shape wages — and help keep prices rising rapidly.
White House Deletes Tweet Crediting Biden With Social Security Increase

The New York Times – Business:
The automatic cost of living increase that Social Security beneficiaries are receiving is a result of soaring inflation, not a policy achievement enacted by President Biden.