Economy

“Consumer prices rose 8.5% in July, less than expected as inflation pressures ease a bit”

“Prices that consumers pay for a variety of goods and services rose 8.5% in July from a year ago, a slowing pace from the previous month due largely to a drop in gasoline prices. On a monthly basis, prices were… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Inflation: ‘No quick relief in rent increases,’ economist explains”

“Inflation has been a persistent nightmare, and rising rents nationwide are partly to blame. Unfortunately for renters, things are unlikely to get better this year. “No quick relief in rent increases,” Alan Detmeister, a senior economist at UBS, told Yahoo… Continue Reading…

Economy

“More Signs Emerge That Inflation Is Altering Shopping Habits”

“A day after Walmart warned investors that its profit would shrink as rising prices forced shoppers to make fewer purchases at its stores, Unilever, Coca-Cola and McDonald’s, three other consumer-facing giants, reinforced the message, to different degrees, providing a window into how companies are navigating this… Continue Reading…

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“Nearly half of all Americans are falling deeper in debt as inflation continues to boost costs”

“In an economy that has produced the highest inflation rate since 1981, Americans are struggling to keep up with expenses and are putting less money aside for emergencies or long-term financial goals, several recent studies show. Nearly 40% of consumers cannot put any… Continue Reading…

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“Long lines are back at US food banks as inflation hits high”

“…Inflation in the U.S. is at a 40-year high and gas prices have been surging since April 2020, with the average cost nationwide briefly hitting $5 a gallon in June. Rapidly rising rents and an end to federal COVID-19 relief have also taken a… Continue Reading…

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“US inflation reached a new 40-year high in June of 9.1%”

“Surging prices for gas, food and rent catapulted U.S. inflation to a new four-decade peak in June, further pressuring households and likely sealing the case for another large interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, with higher borrowing costs to follow.… Continue Reading…

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“65% of Americans earning $100,000 or more are ‘very concerned’ about inflation, new CNBC poll finds”

“Inflation is a real worry for many Americans — even those who earn six figures — and it’s impacting decisions about how they spend their money. Fully 96% of those high earners are concerned about inflation and 65% are “very… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Overnight 20% Price Jump Supercharges Argentine Inflation Crisis”

“The night before a political bombshell had dropped: the economy minister, Martin Guzman, had suddenly resigned. And Argentines, long accustomed to financial chaos, knew the current crisis was about to get a lot worse. So before the peso could plunge… Continue Reading…

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“Supply chain pressures have ‘eased significantly’ and inflation could be next: Morning Brief”

“…Earlier in June, we learned manufacturers’ delivery times in the New York Fed and Philadelphia Fed’s regions had gotten significantly shorter during the month. Since then, we’ve learned from the Kansas City Fed and Richmond Fed that delivery times also improved in their regions. However, delivery… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Inflation Hits July 4 Cookouts With Food Prices Up as Much as 36%”

“…Ground beef prices are up 36% from a year ago, while chicken breasts gained by a third, according to a survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation. Overall, revelers can expect to spend 17% more on food for a barbecue,… Continue Reading…