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With producer prices up 8.5% in September, what will that mean for consumers?
Oct 12, 2022
While the overall rate of increase moderated in September, costs were still up, especially for food and services.
Government data seems to show inflation's slowing. But that doesn't mean prices will fall.
by
Justin Ho
May 10, 2022
In some ways, falling prices would actually be bad news for the economy.
Wages rise ... but prices rise more
Mar 31, 2022
If wages were to rise as fast as prices right now, it could lead to a wage-price spiral, something the Fed is trying to prevent.
Why do we care about "core" inflation?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Mar 9, 2022
The core measure strips out food and energy prices, two of the biggest contributors to inflation today.
Could China scoop up Russian goods at bargain-basement prices because of sanctions?
by
Jennifer Pak
Mar 8, 2022
If fewer countries want Russian goods, supply goes up and China could, in theory, get cheaper prices. It is a whole other thing in practice.
Companies' costs are up, but for many, so are profits
Feb 3, 2022
That’s because for certain things …customers are just willing to pay more.
How do Americans feel about the economy? Not very hopeful, poll finds.
Jan 13, 2022
Rising prices for staples like food and gas was a key worry for respondents, along with concerns about COVID and political power.
For public good, not for profit.
Consumers are getting used to higher inflation
Oct 13, 2021
The consumer price index rose 5.4% year over year, as consumers' inflation expectations hit a series high of 5.3%, the New York Fed said.
Dollar Tree raises prices
Sep 30, 2021
A look at what happens when inflation and supply chain problems outrun your business model.
Demand is up for small retailers, but supply is another story
by
Sean McHenry
Sep 16, 2021
Customers are shopping at the three small retail stores we checked in with, but keeping inventory up isn't so easy.