Inflation (Economics) – Page 139

Europe’s Economy Expanded in Spring, and Inflation Has Eased

The eurozone economy grew more than expected, while inflation slowed after a string of rate hikes from the European Central Bank.

By Melissa Eddy

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Wage Growth Slowed in Second Quarter, a Sign the Economy is Cooling

Pay and benefits increased 1 percent, down from 1.2 percent in the first three months of the year. The cooling will be welcomed by policymakers who have been worried that rapidly rising wages could make it harder to get inflation under control.

By Ben Casselman

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The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Cooled in June

The Personal Consumption Expenditures index moderated, even as consumer spending data looked strong.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Why ‘Soft Landing’ Optimists Shouldn’t Celebrate Just Yet

Despite a barrage of interest-rate increases, the economy is faring better than many on Wall Street had imagined. But the wild card of inflation still looms.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler Michael J.