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Inflation can start from perceptions — that's why the Fed surveys consumers
Jul 13, 2021
If people think prices will rise, they will modify their behavior. That could, in turn, lead to price hikes.
Consumer forecasts of inflation could be a self-fulfilling prophecy
Jun 14, 2021
A Federal Reserve survey found consumers are expecting inflation to hit 4% next year.
Consumer prices jumped again in May
Jun 10, 2021
There was a 0.6% increase in prices over April and 5% over the past year, the biggest 12-month inflation spike since 2008.
Consumers face higher prices as businesses pass on costs of shortages
Jun 8, 2021
Higher costs for labor and supplies are increasing price tags.
Why we’re seeing rising consumer prices
by
Janet Nguyen
May 14, 2021
The consumer price index for April showed this week that prices jumped 4.2% year over year.
Consumer prices jump, especially for cars, flights and other ways to get away
May 12, 2021
Inflation data shows that consumer prices went up 4.2% year over year — the most since 2008.
Consumer prices jump 0.6% in March, biggest gain since 2012
Apr 13, 2021
The gains are largely expected to be a temporary blip rather than a reawakening of dormant inflation.
For public good, not for profit.
Consumer prices didn't rise in October. That may not be good news.
Nov 12, 2020
Low inflation is a sign that the recovery may be losing steam.
There are signs the economy may be improving
Oct 14, 2020
The modest increase in Producer Price Index numbers could be good inflation, considering.
As the cost of living rises, Marketplace listeners share what they're saving for
by
Bennett Purser
and Liz Sanchez
Mar 18, 2019
Last week the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report confirming a rising cost of living in the United States as the consumer price index rose 0.2 percent. Although it was a small hike, it affected the prices of food, gas and rent. We called up some Marketplace listeners to get their thoughts about how […]