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Will inflation continue to come down?

by Kristin Schwab
Jul 13, 2023
Inflation has eased in many areas that had temporary spikes, from airfares to used cars. Persistent, underlying inflation is harder to tackle.
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We're in the stubborn phase of inflation cooling

by Kristin Schwab
Jun 13, 2023
The latest data shows inflation is well below its peak of more than 9% a year ago. But there’s a ways to go before the Fed reaches its 2% target.
There’s still a ways to go before the Federal Reserve reaches its target of 2% inflation.
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What something called "supercore inflation" can tell us about the current economy

by Stephanie Hughes
Mar 15, 2023
It’s a spending category that looks at core services other than housing. The Fed says it could be key to understanding the future of inflation.
Paying for a haircut or hiring a landscaper are all purchases measured in supercore inflation. The price of these services can also be linked to the wages people are paid to do them.
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Inflation eases, but uneasy consumers expect more price hikes

by Mitchell Hartman
May 11, 2022
Will worries about higher costs down the road lead to curtailed spending?
Inflation is slowing slightly, but economic anxiety is ramping up.
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Inflation watch: Shipping container rates and prices soar on U.S. customer demand

by Scott Tong
Mar 17, 2021
Clogged U.S. ports don't just mean a longer wait time for you, the consumer. They also mean ripple effects for Chinese exporters.
Shipping traffic jams in North American are creating a container shortage in China, where almost all containers are manufactured.
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What does inflation look like?

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 23, 2021
Inflation’s been hard to find in this economy for years, but what if that changes?
At 2% inflation, the Federal Reserve's target rate, it takes about 35 years for prices to double.
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Federal Reserve sees rates near zero at least through 2023

by Associated Press
Sep 16, 2020
The moves are occurring against the backdrop of an improving yet still weak economy.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is reflected in the sneeze guard set up between himself and members of the House Committee during a hearing in June.
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