A methodological change contributed to a better-than-expected inflation report, prompting questions from some economists.
Category: Inflation (Economics)
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Change in Data Sources Led to Lower Inflation Reading
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Consumer Prices Rose in January, Before Iran War Added Price Pressures
The New York Times – Business:The Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge for inflation increased 2.8 percent annually and economists expect another bump in prices in the near-term.
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Kevin Warsh’s Dilemma as Fed Chair Nominee Amid Iran War
The New York Times – Business:President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve could faces a tough road to confirmation if he seeks quick interest rate cuts. The war in Iran doesn’t help.
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Rise, Undercutting Housing Affordability Push
The New York Times – Business:Mortgage rates fell below the critical 6 percent threshold just a couple weeks ago. But they’re climbing again as new inflation concerns have roiled financial markets.
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Consumer prices stayed subdued in February.
The New York Times – Business:Consumer price data set for release Wednesday was collected before the Iran war, a conflict that has stoked fresh uncertainty about the economic outlook. .
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What to know ahead of the latest inflation report.
The New York Times – Business:Consumer price data set for release Wednesday was collected before the Iran war, a conflict that has stoked fresh uncertainty about the economic outlook. .
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Elevated Energy Prices Add to Fed’s Dilemma on Interest Rates
The New York Times – Business:Investors now expect that the Fed will delay a rate cut until September instead of July, as they had before the war in Iran began.
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Investors and Trump Face an Iran Dilemma
The New York Times – Business:A spike in oil prices has roiled stocks and bonds again and threatens to accelerate inflation — adding pressure on the White House.
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War-Induced Inflation Spike Looms Over Europe’s Economic Recovery
The New York Times – Business: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.
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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.