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Why some economists are worried about U.S. inflation data
The federal government is scaling back data collection used to calculate the inflation rate because of staff shortages.
Economists Raise Questions About Quality of U.S. Inflation Data
The Labor Department says staffing shortages reduced its ability to conduct its massive monthly survey, forcing it to turn to ...
Fed's Musalem estimates ‘50-50’ chances on tariffs triggering prolonged US inflation, FT reports
St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem has put the likelihood of Donald Trump's trade war causing a prolonged ...
There’s a frenzy in Washington over the accuracy of a key measure of U.S. inflation. Here’s what’s happening.
Is the best-known U.S. inflation report becoming less accurate because of the Trump administration’s hiring freeze? The ...
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Trump’s tariffs have so far caused little inflation
Even before Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs on April 2nd, the median estimate among the 48 who were surveyed by the ...
Bank of England is 'not sanguine' about inflation hump, Greene says
The Bank of England still expects the ongoing rise in UK inflation to fade but is "not sanguine" about it after price growth ...
Are You Among the 8 Million Americans Receiving an Inflation Refund Check?
Starting in mid-October, more than 8 million New York state residents are eligible to receive an inflation refund check. If ...
Is Lifestyle Inflation Creeping Up on You? Here Are 8 Ways to Avoid It
Lifestyle inflation happens when your spending increases alongside your income. Here are 8 practical ways to stay on track ...
Mexico's annual inflation likely accelerated in May, exceeding central bank target: Reuters poll
Mexico's annual inflation likely accelerated in May to above the official target, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, ...
Inflation slides to 1.9% in Europe, as worries shift from prices to Trump and tariffs
Inflation in the 20 countries that use the euro fell to 1.9% in May from 2.2% in April, helping clear the way for more ...
Data Error Pushed Up UK Inflation in April, ONS Says
Britain’s statistics agency said it overstated the official inflation rate due to a mistake in numbers it was given on ...
Pause These 3 Financial Priorities During High Inflation and Focus on These 4 Instead
When inflation is high, the prices of goods and services cost more than before. Money experts offered priorities to pause ...