Category: Inflation (Economics)

Tens of Thousands March in Paris to Protest Rising Living Costs

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The demonstration occurred on the heels of strikes at oil refineries, adding to a tense political atmosphere.
The Week in Business: Prices Keep Climbing

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But there will be some relief for the millions of people dependent on Social Security. And a report on how much the housing market is slowing.
With So Much Riding on the Fed’s Moves, It’s Hard to Know How to Invest

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Where the markets go from here depends on whether and how deftly the Federal Reserve pivots from its hawkish stance.
Lessons From Liz Truss’s Handling of U.K. Inflation

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The sharp policy U-turn by Liz Truss, Britain’s prime minister, reveals the perils of taking the wrong path in the fight against scalding inflation.
Inflation Was Much Hotter Than Expected, Bad News For the Fed

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Inflation rose quickly in September and a key measure accelerated to the fastest pace since 1982, underlining the persistence of price increases.
Why Social Security’s Inflation Protection Is Priceless

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Automatically adjusted lifetime income is rare and worth protecting, our columnist says.
Andrew Bailey Battles Inflation Amid Britain’s Financial Storm

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Andrew Bailey, the Bank of England chief, is trying to calm markets, wrestle inflation and maintain the bank’s credibility amid Britain’s financial storm.
Kroger and Albertsons, Grocery Giants, Are Said to Be in Talks to Merge

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A deal could be the industry’s largest in years and would almost certainly invite antitrust scrutiny from regulators.
Markets Plunge After High CPI Inflation Reading

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Stocks initially tumbled, then rebounded sharply after a report that signaled the Fed would continue raising interest rates aggressively.
2023 COLA Could Strain Social Security Program’s Solvency

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The Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund could be depleted a year or two earlier than expected as a result of larger payouts.
Takeaways From Another Painful CPI Inflation Report

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Here’s what to know from the Consumer Price Index report for September.
Last Inflation Report Before Midterms Tests Stock Market

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Higher-than-expected inflation data gave cold comfort to policymakers and investors alike.