deflation Archives - CFO

July Jump in Prices Eases Disinflation Fears

July Jump in Prices Eases Disinflation Fears

Core inflation rose 0.6% last month, the largest gain since January 1991, as the disinflationary impact of the coronavirus continued to wear off.

By Matthew Heller | August 12, 2020

Core Inflation Posts Record 0.4% Drop in April

Core Inflation Posts Record 0.4% Drop in April

The coronavirus crisis drove consumer prices into "a disinflationary shock" last month despite government efforts to stimulate the economy.

By Matthew Heller | May 12, 2020

U.S. Consumer Prices Tumble 0.4% in March

U.S. Consumer Prices Tumble 0.4% in March

“Deflation is likely to take hold over the next few months as businesses slash prices in response to much lower demand from the coronavirus outbreak."

By Matthew Heller | April 10, 2020

The Reason the Fed May Need to Cut Interest Rates This Year

The Reason the Fed May Need to Cut Interest Rates This Year

The "real" economy won't benefit much from a rate reduction, but the Federal Open Market Committee may have other things on its mind.

By Vincent Ryan | June 19, 2019

Costco Hikes Fees by $5 as Q2 Earnings Miss

Costco Hikes Fees by $5 as Q2 Earnings Miss

CFO Richard Galanti says the competitive challenges Costco is facing from Sam's Club and Target are “formidable.”

By Matthew Heller | March 6, 2017

Grocery CFO Battles Food-Price Deflation

Grocery CFO Battles Food-Price Deflation

Warehouse club-style retailer Smart & Final makes up for deflationary pricing's effect on EBITDA by boosting volume with new store openings.

By David McCann | December 14, 2016

Import Prices Drop 0.3% After Two Straight Gains

Import Prices Drop 0.3% After Two Straight Gains

The decline in the cost of imported goods in November was the biggest since February and followed a 0.4% gain the previous month.

By Matthew Heller | December 14, 2016

Costco Returns to Same-Store Sales Growth

Costco Returns to Same-Store Sales Growth

The retailer's comp sales rose 1% in the first quarter while profit was boosted by higher margins on fresh food items.

By Matthew Heller | December 9, 2016

Kroger Earnings Hit by Food Price Deflation

Kroger Earnings Hit by Food Price Deflation

The supermarket chain's CEO says it is in the middle of a deflationary cycle "right now and it's not fun."

By Matthew Heller | December 1, 2016

China’s Growth Rate Slows to 6.9% in Q3

China’s Growth Rate Slows to 6.9% in Q3

The latest GDP reading is the worst in nearly seven years and increases pressure on Beijing to stimulate the economy.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 19, 2015

Producer Prices Rise, Easing Deflationary Concerns

Producer Prices Rise, Easing Deflationary Concerns

Labor Department numbers for May should bolster the argument for an interest rate increase later this year.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 12, 2015

The High Cost of Falling Prices

The High Cost of Falling Prices

Low or negative inflation is spreading around the world. That is more of a worry than it sounds.

By Economist Staff | February 23, 2015

Coming Soon?

The European Central Bank might unleash its long-awaited quantitative easing program in early 2015.

By Economist Staff | January 8, 2015

Japan Opts for More QE to Ward Off Deflation

Japan Opts for More QE to Ward Off Deflation

As reasons for the move, the Bank of Japan cited weak consumer demand since a sales tax hike in April and a substantial decline in crude oil prices.

By Matthew Heller | October 31, 2014