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.
Category: Inflation (Economics)
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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.
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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.
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How Long Will Companies Keep Raising Prices on Consumer Goods?
As companies reported their latest quarterly earnings, their executives were frequently asked about their next moves on pricing.
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Heat, War and Trade Protections Raise Uncertainty for Food Prices
Experts are warning of a new normal in which food supplies — and prices — could be rocked more regularly.
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Offshore Wind Runs Into Rising Costs and Delays
Some troubled projects are raising concerns about the role to be played by offshore wind farms in tackling climate change.
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How Long Will Interest Rates Stay High?
It’s pricey to borrow to buy a business, car or home these days. Interest rates are expected to fall in coming years — how much is up for debate.
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A Fed Official Wonders: ‘Do We Need to Do Another Rate Increase?’
The head of the powerful New York Fed said that it was an “open question,” and that rates could fall next year.
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The economy added 187,000 jobs in July.
Economists project employment expanded at a healthy but slowing pace in July as the economy coasts into a steadier state.
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The Bank of England Raises Rates Again
Britain’s central bank raised rates for a 14th consecutive time as it warned that some risks from persistent inflation were “crystallizing.”
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Is Good News Finally Good News Again?
Economists had been wary of strong economic data, worried that it meant inflation might stay high. Now they are starting to embrace it.