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Making Sense of Inflation

The economic force is often seen as a barometer for a nation's mood and health. But have we misunderstood it all along?
Inflation is caused by the gradual increase in the prices of goods and services throughout the economy. Low inflation is necessary for the economy, but too much inflation causes serious problems.
(CNN)– Prices on wholesale goods are pushing inflation higher. Tuesday, Nov. 25, a Bureau of Labor Statistics report revealed ...
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Before getting voted back into the Oval Office for his second term, Trump promised to end inflation. His first 100 days in ...
Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...
Since the financial crisis of 2008 and the Great Recession, investors and executives have grown accustomed to a world of low interest rates and low inflation. No longer. In 2021, inflation began ...