Inflation (Economics) – Page 139

Russia Tries to Bolster Ruble as Inflation Adds to Economic Woes

The central bank in Moscow took steps to counter the currency’s slide, but the war and resulting sanctions have put intense pressure on the economy.

By Paul Sonne

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Inflation Picks Up, but Details Under the Surface Are Encouraging

Economists looked past the first acceleration in overall inflation in more than a year and saw signs that price pressures continued to moderate in July.

By Jeanna Smialek

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The ruble’s fall is raising concerns inside Russia about rising inflation.

The Russian currency has lost about a quarter of its value against the dollar this year, a reflection of the country’s roiling economy.

By Paul Sonne

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Food Prices Ticked Up in July, but Showed Signs of Moderating

The cost of food rose 0.2 percent in July from the prior month, but several categories showed a slowdown in price increases.

By Madeleine Ngo