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U.S. Inflation Surges at Highest Rate Since 1982

U.S. Inflation Surges at Highest Rate Since 1982

The 7% increase in the CPI last month indicates there is "still tremendous momentum when it comes to inflation right now."

By Matthew Heller | January 12, 2022

Fed Minutes Show Heightened Inflation Concerns

Fed Minutes Show Heightened Inflation Concerns

"It may become warranted to increase the federal funds rate sooner or at a faster pace than participants had earlier anticipated.”

By Matthew Heller | January 6, 2022

Fed Shifts Toward Rate Hikes Next Year

Fed Shifts Toward Rate Hikes Next Year

The Fed's decision to speed up the tapering of its massive bond-buying program "says something about [its] desire to raise rates."

By Matthew Heller | December 16, 2021

U.S. Inflation Leaps 6.8% in November

U.S. Inflation Leaps 6.8% in November

The rise in the consumer price index was the biggest since 1982 and it was the sixth straight month that inflation has topped 5%.

By Matthew Heller | December 10, 2021

Inflation Surge Adds to Pressure on Fed

Inflation Surge Adds to Pressure on Fed

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric rose 4.1% in October, the biggest jump since January 1991.

By Matthew Heller | November 24, 2021

Experts React to Fed Chair Powell’s Renomination

Experts React to Fed Chair Powell’s Renomination

The decision to stay the course with Powell was received positively, as both Powell and new vice-chair Lael Brainard are seen as relatively dovish.

By Vincent Ryan | November 22, 2021

Experts React to 6.2% Rise in the CPI

Experts React to 6.2% Rise in the CPI

Fuel oil prices in October were up 12.3% month-over-month and 59.1% compared with a year ago.

By Vincent Ryan | November 10, 2021

Labor Costs Gauge Surges 1.3% in Q3

Labor Costs Gauge Surges 1.3% in Q3

“It is hardly surprising that employers are having to pay up given the shortage of qualified labor at the moment."

By Matthew Heller | October 29, 2021

IMF Sees Inflation Easing, Upside Risks

IMF Sees Inflation Easing, Upside Risks

Given the “uncharted nature” of the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, “considerable uncertainty remains," the fund warns.

By Matthew Heller | October 6, 2021

Fed Signals Bond-Buying Taper Coming Soon

Fed Signals Bond-Buying Taper Coming Soon

The Fed's monthly purchases of government-backed bonds to prop up the economy "still have a use, but it’s time for us to begin to taper them."

By Matthew Heller | September 23, 2021

OECD Urges Caution on Easing Fiscal Support

OECD Urges Caution on Easing Fiscal Support

"A premature and abrupt withdrawal of policy support should be avoided whilst the near-term outlook is still uncertain.”

By Matthew Heller | September 22, 2021

Inflation Pressures Forcing CFOs to Take Action

Inflation Pressures Forcing CFOs to Take Action

Experts may call consumer price increases 'transitory,' but fighting rising costs has become a priority for finance chiefs.

By Vincent Ryan | September 14, 2021

Powell Remains Cautious on Stimulus ‘Tapering’

Powell Remains Cautious on Stimulus ‘Tapering’

The Fed chair confirmed officials are moving toward winding down the monthly bond-buying program but was not specific about timing.

By Matthew Heller | August 27, 2021

IMF Says Price Pressures Could Be ‘More Persistent’

IMF Says Price Pressures Could Be ‘More Persistent’

"Uncertainty remains high" and "central banks may need to take preemptive action," the Fund warns in its latest World Economic Outlook.

By Matthew Heller | July 28, 2021

ECB Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged in Eurozone

ECB Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged in Eurozone

"The pandemic continues to cast a shadow, especially as the Delta variant constitutes a growing source of uncertainty."

By Matthew Heller | July 23, 2021

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