Global Food Prices Rise for Ninth Straight Month
Inflation
The Biden Economy Risks a Speeding Ticket - The New York Times
The administration’s proposed $1.9 trillion stimulus package may be too much for safety, an economist says.
Will the Biden Stimulus lead to Inflation?A Conversation with Paul R. Krugman and Lawrence H. Summers | Bendheim Center for Finance
Fed Chairman Powell says economic reopening could cause inflation to pick up temporarily
Powell said he expects some inflationary pressures in the time ahead but they likely won't be enough to spur the central bank to hike interest rates.
Should You Be Worried About Inflation? Short Answer: Probably Not
Many economists agree that runaway inflation isn’t a major concern, at least in the short term
Food inflation expected to beef up meat prices
There are signs that the food inflation that's gripped the world over the past year is about to get worse
Consumer price index (CPI) January 2021
U.S. consumer prices rose moderately in January and underlying inflation remained benign as the pandemic continues to be a drag on the economy.
Why the Fed’s New Inflation Strategy Matters
US long-term interest rates hit highest in a year on stimulus impact | Financial Times
Thirty-year bond yield rises to 2% on expectations that government support will fuel price rises
Why the Fed Targets a 2% Inflation Rate | by St. Louis Fed | St. Louis Fed | Medium
The FOMC targets an inflation rate of 2%. What does it mean to have an inflation target? And why target a positive number and not zero?
Hyperinflation – can be controlled with a different government. | econfix
Venezuela has been in the news for sometime with its economy spiralling out of control with the inflation rate last year at 100,000% – doubling roughly once a month. The occurrence of hyperin…
Infographic: A Decade of Grocery Prices for 30 Common Items
How much more expensive are basic staples than they were 10 years ago? This infographic tracks grocery prices for 30 common items like cheese, fruit, and eggs.
Tuition, other school fees, and childcare price history from 1978 through 2020
Tuition, other school fees, and childcare costing $20 in 1978 is equivalent to $260.09 in 2020.