Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales.
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Making Sense of Inflation

The economic force is often seen as a barometer for a nation's mood and health. But have we misunderstood it all along?
Inflation is caused by the gradual increase in the prices of goods and services throughout the economy. Low inflation is necessary for the economy, but too much inflation causes serious problems.
“If prices rise by 10%, the purchasing power of ordinary people decreases by 10%. This is because more money is needed to buy the same goods. However, if you are a wealthy individual, you might not ...
LONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - With the exception of goldbugs, almost everyone seems to have abandoned their inflation worries. The Federal Reserve is easing again, Wall Street stocks and bonds are rising ...
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Something in the US economy isn’t adding up, and it’s rattling the people charged with wrangling inflation and keeping the labor market intact.
If the Fed holds interest rates steady as a means of protecting against tariff-induced inflation, it risks a deeper slowdown ...