Inflation (Economics) – Page 199

Retail Sales Fell in December as Holiday Shoppers Held Back

Weaker-than-expected results, including at popular holiday shopping destinations like electronics outlets and department stores, showed how concerns about inflation are affecting consumers.

By Jordyn Holman

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U.K. Inflation Slows but Remains Stubbornly High

Consumer prices rose 10.5 percent in December, the second consecutive monthly decline, thanks to easing gasoline and clothing prices.

By Eshe Nelson

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Price Gains Ease in Europe but Core Inflation Keeps Policymakers ‘Up at Night’

Declines in overall inflation rates may bring comfort to consumers, but central bankers are still wary of drivers of persistently high prices.

By Eshe Nelson

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Investing When Your Time Horizon Is Short

Cut back on stock and bond holdings, and focus on money market funds, C.D.s, Treasury bills and other options that are now offering high yields, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer