Inflation

Forward-looking indicators show inflation slowing more.

As the world shifts to a new post-pandemic normal, the inflation targets of central banks across the world have faced new scrutiny.

Inflation has come down from its 2022 heights, but economists are worried about its stubbornness.

British inflation defied predictions of a slowdown and held at 8.7% in May, putting yet more pressure on the Bank of England a day before it is expected to raise interest rates for the 13th time in a row.

The economist predicted that the Fed would need to push unemployment above 5 percent to contain price growth. Whoops.

With inflation above 100%, Argentines have devised a number of strategies to deal with the crisis.

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Inflation has risen steadily since 2021, with prices for some necessities increasing by 20% in that time.

The Economic Forces Behind Persistent Inflation

The Federal Reserve will be hard-pressed to lower inflation without a significant blow to U.S. economic activity and a sharp rise in unemployment, and even then may miss its 2% inflation target for years to come, a group of top economists concluded after a review of central banks' past inflation battles.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has updated its CPI formula to make it better reflect changes in consumer spending.

How has inflation impacted everyday goods like milk, flour, or fuel? This chart shows the annual change in the price of basic daily goods.

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Bird flu is driving up egg and turkey prices — and killing millions of animals. Why won’t we vaccinate against it?

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Chickens may not be able to fly very far, but the price of eggs is soaring. A lingering bird flu outbreak, combined with soaring feed, fuel and labor costs, has led to U.S. egg prices more than doubling over the past year, and hatched a lot of sticker shock on grocery aisles.

The answer to when inflation will revert to its long-run average likely depends on whether we are still in the “Great Moderation” regime of less volatile inflation.

Interactive charts reporting results from the monthly Survey of Consumer Expectations plus links to data for download

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard presented 'The Prospects for Disinflation in 2023' at an event hosted by CFA Society St. Louis.

Boy, have we talked a lot about inflation. It affected every part of our lives (and the economy) in 2022. Here are some of its highest highs and lowest lows. (It wasn't all bad news!)

A historical look at the inflation rate.

View the latest prices of your favorite restaurants, gyms, beauty salons, movie theaters, mechanics, pet groomers, deli shops, bakeries, and more.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday forecast a substantial reduction in U.S. inflation in 2023, barring an unexpected shock.

Although inflation may have hit its peak, several countries around the world are still facing double-digit inflation in 2022.

Visual insights that go beyond the headlines, from Chartr's newsletter published on Nov 14, 2022. Inflation vs. wages: Inflation is winning.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Price increases moderated in the United States last month in the latest sign that the inflation pressures that have gripped the nation might be easing as the economy slows. Consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October from a year earlier and 0.4% from September, the government said Thursday.

If you're planning on going to Walt Disney World in 2023, you can still buy next year's tickets at current rates until December 8. That's when prices on most ticket types will be increasing, including single-day tickets, multi-day passes and annual pass renewals.

Seven experts weigh in on how to tackle inflation beyond interest rate hikes from the Fed.