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Fed's Powell Gives Stagflation Warning, It May Be Time To Worry
Markets are expecting more rate cuts than they are likely to get, I argue, and the Fed's hawkish stance reinforces my views.
We Should Measure Prices in Time
The consumer-price index tells us nothing about changes in affordability. We need another measure.
The impact of inflation falling
The consumer price index (CPI) measure of inflation fell to 2.6% in March, down from 2.8% in February and 3% in January, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.
Inflation continues to fall but expect an April rebound due to across-the-board bill hikes
The unexpectedly large fall came due to cheaper fuel and games costs - and was helped by the late timing of Easter. It's ...
Difference Between Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and Consumer Price Index (CPI)
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry released the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) data for March on April 15, 2025. India’s ...
What President Trump's Tariff Turmoil Could Mean for Your Next Social Security COLA
Many retirees are watching their 401 (k) and individual retirement account (IRA) balances sink further seemingly daily. Whatever you might think about President Donald Trump's steep tariffs, they're ...
The stock market 'panic index' is at highest point since pandemic. Here's how it works
The VIX Volatility Index measures fluctuations in S&P future stock prices – and investor fears in uncertain economic times ...